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OpenStax

Open Stax: Anatomy & Physiology: Skeletal System Functions

For Students 9th - 10th
This site helps you understand the human skeletal system, a body system composed of bones and cartilage that performs critical functions for the human body.
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OpenStax

Open Stax: Anatomy & Physiology: The Peripheral Nervous System

For Students 9th - 10th
Describe the structures found in the peripheral nervous system and the functions of those parts in the human body.
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Interactive
Smithsonian Institution

National Museum of American History: Artificial Anatomy: Papier Mache Models

For Students 9th - 10th
Online exhibition examines an interesting sidelight in the history of medicine: the use of papier-mache anatomical models. Learn about the history of medical dissection, why the models were made, and their construction and conservation....
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Handout
Northwestern University

Di Humani Corporis Fabrica

For Students 9th - 10th
A historically significant translation of the groundbreaking text on human anatomy that changed the study of anatomy forever.
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Interactive
PurposeGames

Purpose Games: Skin Anatomy

For Students 9th - 10th
Users will test their knowledge of the anatomy of the skin by taking this 13 question quiz.
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Unit Plan
Scholastic

Scholastic: Study Jams! Science: The Human Body: The Senses: Smelling

For Students 4th - 9th
Self-playing slideshow, with an accompanying quiz, explains the anatomy and sensorial function of the nose.
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TeachEngineering

Teach Engineering: Human and Robot Sensors

For Teachers 5th - 8th
Students are provided with a rigorous background in human "sensors" (including information on the main five senses, sensor anatomies, and nervous system process) and their engineering equivalents, setting the stage for three associated...
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Other

Get Body Smart: Respiratory System: Anatomy and Physiology

For Students 9th - 10th
Students can learn about the human respiratory system's structures and functions through this easy-to-access tutorial. Sections include major zones and divisions, the nose and nasal cavity, the pharynx, the larynx, the trachea and...
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Website
Other

Get Body Smart: Histology Links

For Students 9th - 10th
Designed for students and teacher of anatomy and physiology, GetBodySmart offers free tutorials and quizzes from a wide-variety of resources, including the nation's top researchers and universities.
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Article
Khan Academy

Khan Academy: Raphael and His Drawings

For Students 9th - 10th
Born in Urbino in 1483, Raphael trained with his father and then the Umbrian artist, Perugino. From 1504/5 he worked in Florence where he was much influenced by Michelangelo and Leonardo da Vinci, learning from their depictions of the...
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National Cancer Institute at the National Institutes of Health

Seer Training Modules: Introduction to the Muscular System

For Students 9th - 10th
Self-guided learning activity where students learn about the structure and function of the human muscular system. There is a short quiz at the end of the lesson to check for understanding.
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Unit Plan
National Cancer Institute at the National Institutes of Health

Seer Training Modules: Introduction to the Lymphatic System

For Students 9th - 10th
Self-guided learning activity where students learn about the structure and function of the human lymphatic system. There is a short quiz at the end of the lesson to check for understanding.
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Unit Plan
National Cancer Institute at the National Institutes of Health

Seer Training Modules: Introduction to the Skeletal System

For Students 9th - 10th
Self-guided learning activity where students learn about the structure and function of the human skeletal system. There is a short quiz at the end of the lesson to check for understanding.
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Activity
National Cancer Institute at the National Institutes of Health

Seer Training Modules: Introduction to the Cardiovascular System

For Students 9th - 10th
Self-guided learning activity where students learn about the structure and function of the human cardiovascular system. There is a short quiz at the end of the lesson to check for understanding.
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Activity
National Cancer Institute at the National Institutes of Health

Seer Training Modules: Introduction to the Digestive System

For Students 9th - 10th
Self-guided learning activity where students learn about the structure and function of the human digestive system. There is a short quiz at the end of the lesson to check for understanding.
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Unit Plan
National Cancer Institute at the National Institutes of Health

Seer Training Modules: Introduction to the Urinary System

For Students 9th - 10th
Self-guided learning activity where students learn about the structure and function of the human urinary system. There is a short quiz at the end of the lesson to check for understanding.
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Unit Plan
National Cancer Institute at the National Institutes of Health

Seer Training Modules: Introduction to the Nervous System

For Students 9th - 10th
Self-guided learning activity where students learn about the structure and function of the human nervous system. There is a short quiz at the end of the lesson to check for understanding.
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Activity
Enchanted Learning

Enchanted Learning: Dog Anatomy

For Students 9th - 10th
Just like humans, dogs have names for the different parts of their body. Anatomy terms associated with dogs are explained, and students are given a blank diagram of a dog to label.
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Website
University of Virginia

Univ. Of Virginia: Andreas Vesalius, the Humanist.

For Students 9th - 10th
Information on Andreas Vesalius, who wrote the first complete textbook on human anatomy from researching ancient Greek anatomy. It also explains the humanist philosophy.
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Website
Other

Translating Virtual Reality Into Physical Reality

For Students 9th - 10th
A fascinating site which demonstrates the application of X-ray technology and other medical imaging techniques. Site explores how CT scans can be used to create models of the human body. Several pages with incredible graphics and...
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Website
Other

Susan Kramer: Body Mind Rhythmic Movement

For Teachers Pre-K - 1st
Susan Kramer's online book is available as a free resource for teaching basic movements and dance skills. The text is broken down into seven sections. You can access information on anatomy, rhythms, creative movements, rhythmic...
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Website
Enchanted Learning

Enchanted Learning: Human Skeleton

For Students 3rd - 8th
This site has a basic description of the human skeleton supplemented with a picture of the major bones that make up the skeleton.
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Interactive
Howard Hughes Medical Institute

Hhmi: Bio Interactive: Explore Your Inner Animals

For Students 9th - 10th
Did you know parts of our body was inherited from distant animal ancestors? In this interactive students will investigate different anatomical features of the human body to reveal our evolutionary history. Learn how humans share...
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TeachEngineering

Teach Engineering: Medical Instrumentation

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Students will discuss the special considerations that must be made when dealing with the human body, and will gain an appreciation for the amazing devices that have improved our quality of life. They will also explore how 'Form Fits...

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