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Johns Hopkins University

New Horizons for Learning: Embryological Development

For Students 9th - 10th
In this article, "Dr. Scheibel tells the fascinating story of how the brain develops in human beings from conception to birth. He makes clear that this complex, rapidly developing process is affected continually by the environment in...
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OpenStax

Open Stax: Anatomy & Physiology: Development of the Heart

For Students 9th - 10th
Study the embryological development of heart structures including the five regions of the fetal heart with these learning exercises.
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University of Washington

Neuroscience for Kids: Brain Development

For Students 9th - 10th
A good site that covers the development of the brain prior to and following birth.
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University of Kentucky

Uk: Maternal Stress and Stress Hormones May Influence Fetal Brain Development

For Students 9th - 10th
A review of recent studies that apparently show that stress in the mother can influence the development of the fetal brain.
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Colorado State University

Colorado State University: Thyroid Hormones

For Students 9th - 10th
A study suggesting that the presence of thyroid hormones in pregnancy has a dramatic effect on the development of the fetal brain.
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McGraw Hill

Glencoe Biology: Human Development Before Birth: Self Check Quiz

For Students 9th - 10th
This multiple-choice quiz on human fetal development allows students to get hints for each question and check their answers after submitting.
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Other

Pregnancy and Prenatal Care

For Students 9th - 10th
This site contains information on the signs of pregnancy, prenatal care objectives, and pregnancy associated discomforts.
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Other

Zero to Three: Brain Development

For Students 9th - 10th
Quick overview of baby brain development both before and after birth.