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National Institute of Educational Technologies and Teacher Training (Spain)

Ministerio De Educacion: Los Seres Vivos Unicelulares Y Pluricelulares

For Teachers 9th - 10th
In this unit you will be introduced to the complexity of living things. It also reviews the kingdom of nature, differentiating between their main features from those who are microscopic unit-cellular to the multi-cellular visible to the...
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Science Struck

Science Struck: How Do Optical Illusions Work?

For Students 4th - 8th
Learn how the eyes play tricks on us when we look at optical illusions. This resource explains many of the techniques used to challenge our visual perception.
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Lesson Plan
Better Lesson

Better Lesson: Read and Write From Top to Bottom and Left to Right

For Teachers Pre-K - K Standards
Teach learners to remind themselves (and train their eyes and brains) to go from top to bottom, left to right and page by page! This lesson includes a catchy song to the tune of Mary had a Little Lamb to help students remember this...
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Other

Iris Pigmentation Research Info

For Students 9th - 10th
The focus of this site is the anatomy of the eye. The site include diagrams and slides showing details at the light microscope and electron microscope level.
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Other

Hvpm: The Evolution of Flight

For Students 9th - 10th
A description of the wings and compound eyes of insects and its components; also discusses the advantages and disadvantages of having compound eyes.
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Bio Topics

Bio Topics: The Iris Reflex

For Students 9th - 10th
This reference gives a quick-access look at the structure and function of the iris reflex in the human eye. Includes an organized flow chart showing what happens inside the eye. Hover the mouse over terms to see their definitions.
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York University

York University: The Synapse

For Students 9th - 10th
York University provides a good graphic and description of the synapse and its function.
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York University

York University: How Neurons Talk to Each Other

For Students 9th - 10th
York University provides a good site on the physiology of nerve transmission. Embedded vocabulary help is available if you need it.
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Unit Plan
Curated OER

Kids Health: A How the Body Works

For Students 3rd - 8th
This resource provides complete, mini-learning modules about different aspects of the human body. Click on the eyeball to focus your search.
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Activity
National Geographic

National Geographic: Seeing Is Believing

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
In this lesson, students investigate the properties of light using simple materials. Includes handout and video resources.
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Unit Plan
OpenStax

Open Stax: Axial Muscles of the Head, Neck, and Back

For Students 9th - 10th
The skeletal muscles are divided into two categories: the axial, muscles of the trunk and head, and the appendicular, muscles of the arms and legs. Learn here all about the axial muscles.
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TED Talks

Ted: Ted Ed: Logarithms Explained

For Students 9th - 10th
This animated video explores logarithms and explains how they are used in chemistry. Get the basics on these critical mathematical functions -- and discover why smart use of logarithms can determine whether your eyes turn red at the...
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Khan Academy

Khan Academy: Sight Questions

For Students 9th - 10th
This is a ten-question quiz pertaining to sight.
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Activity
Exploratorium

Exploratorium: Science Snacks: Pupil

For Students 9th - 10th
Try this experiment to see how light affects the size of your pupils.
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Khan Academy

Khan Academy: Sight (Vision) Passage 2

For Students 9th - 10th
This is a four-question quiz related to the "Sight (Vision) -- Passage 2."
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Curated OER

York University: The Synapse

For Students 9th - 10th
York University provides a good graphic and description of the synapse and its function.
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Handout
Other

Bob's Byway: Glossary of Poetic Terms

For Students 9th - 10th
Calling itself "unique," Bob's is easy to use, with cross-links throughout, phonetic pronunciation guides when necessary, and many examples and quotations. Click on the letter and scroll for the word.
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Graphic
York University

York University: Neuron Graphic

For Students 9th - 10th
York University provides a graphic which depicts the general structure of the neruron.
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Graphic
Curated OER

York University: Neural Signal Transmission

For Students 9th - 10th
Site with a graphic that shows the transmission of a nerve signal during the action potential phase of communication.
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Graphic
Curated OER

York University: Neuron Graphic

For Students 9th - 10th
York University provides a graphic which depicts the general structure of the neruron.

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