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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Observing Motion

For Teachers 1st
First graders explore movement and motion. In this motion lesson, 1st graders how objects can move as well as how the Earth is in constant motion and the force of gravity. Students complete a coloring sheet.
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Handout
BBC

Bbc: Human Anatomy: Organs

For Students 9th - 10th
Explore the anatomy of the human body. Click on an organ or other body part to read more about its structure and function, and then try out an interactive activity for that organ.
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Handout
Emory University

Emory University: Human Anatomy: Organization of the Nervous System

For Students 9th - 10th
Describes the different parts of the nervous system and how it is organized.
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Unit Plan
Other

Get Body Smart: Human Anatomy and Physiology: Skeletal System

For Students 9th - 10th
Students can learn about the human skeletal system through this easy-to-access tutorial. Sections include an introduction, organization of the skeleton, appendicular skeleton, and the axial skeleton. Interactive quizzes for each section...
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Unit Plan
National Cancer Institute at the National Institutes of Health

Seer Training Modules: Introduction to the Human Body

For Students 9th - 10th
Self-guided learning activity where students learn about the functions, processes, and anatomy of the human body. There is a short quiz at the end of the lesson to check for understanding.
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Unit Plan
CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Episd: Organization of the Human Body

For Students 9th - 10th
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] From basic cells to tissue to organ systems, identify and understand the structures and functions of the human body's organization.
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Activity
Biology Corner

Biology Corner: Anatomy: Urinary System: Structure of the Nephron

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Students read text and color leach labeled part of the nephron in the human kidney to understand the structure and function of the kidney. This is a ready-to-use teacher resource for biology review.
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Unit Plan
OpenStax

Open Stax: Functions of Human Life

For Students 9th - 10th
The different organ systems each have different functions and therefore unique roles to perform in physiology. These many functions can be summarized in terms of a few that we might consider definitive of human life. Learn here about the...
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Handout
Khan Academy

Khan Academy: Tissues, Organs, & Organ Systems

For Students 9th - 10th
Describes the main tissue types and organ systems of the body and how they function together.
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Website
Untamed Science

Untamed Science: Biology: Human Biology

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn about the basic organization of the body's organs and the major organ system.
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Website
Other

Danil Hammoudi, Md: Anatomy and Physiology Course

For Students 9th - 10th
This page has complete course material for a beginning human anatomy course and everything can be downloaded. There are readings and presentations on all the major systems and organs of the human body, with lots of detailed, labeled...
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Whiteboard
ClassFlow

Class Flow: Intro to Human Biology

For Teachers 5th - 8th
[Free Registration/Login Required] In this lesson students will learn the basics about metabolism and organic & inorganic compounds in the human body.
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Interactive
Soft Schools

Soft Schools: Interactive Human Body

For Students 9th - 10th
Try to identify each of the human body's major organs in this interactive activity.
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Unit Plan
Texas A&M University

Peer Curricula: Organ Systems

For Students 9th - 10th
This site gives five instructional units on organ systems: bodily defenses, digestion, detoxification, gas exchange, and coordination and control. Each unit is broken down into sections: "why does it matter," "how we know," "what we...
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Lesson Plan
The Wonder of Science

The Wonder of Science: Ms Ls1 3: Interacting Body Systems

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Work samples, phenomena, assessment templates, and videos that directly address standard MS-LS1-3: interacting body systems.
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Unit Plan
TeachEngineering

Teach Engineering: Next Generation Surgical Tools in the Body

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Through this unit, students act as engineers who are given the challenge to design laparoscopic surgical tools. After learning about human anatomy and physiology of the abdominopelvic cavity, especially as it applies to laparoscopic...
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eBook
OpenStax

Open Stax: Anatomy & Physiology: Anatomical Terminology

For Students 9th - 10th
This site provides learners with information regarding anatomical terminology. It covers anatomical position, directional and regional terms used, body planes, body cavities and their organs, and the serous membranes.
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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 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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Lesson Plan
Alabama Learning Exchange

Alex: "A Body Is a Terrible Thing to Waste"

For Teachers 3rd - 6th
Students will explain that the human body has different organ systems with different roles. Also, they will discover and illustrate the organelles that each system contains. In addition, students will describe the function of each...
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Activity
Curated OER

Kids Health: How the Body Works Movies and Activities

For Students 3rd - 8th
Short, colorful movies explain each of the body's systems: skeletal, cardiovascular, digestive, urinary, respiratory, endocrine, skin, immune, muscular, and nervous. Once you've seen the movie, click on the Activity Page link for...
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Lesson Plan
SEDL

The Human Body [Pdf]

For Teachers 3rd - 8th
A large PDF unit that teaches students about the human body systems. Incorporates many activities and integrates math and language arts.
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Interactive
Other

Zygote Media Group: Zygote Body

For Students 9th - 10th
Get a 3D look into the anatomical structure of the human body with this website. Website allows students to explore the body's muscle system, bone structure, organs, and nerve systems. Navigate around the human body with this site!
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Interactive
Curated OER

Kids Health: How the Body Works

For Students 3rd - 8th
A colorful, interactive site for kids and teens. A holistic approach to learning about your body, including topics such as feelings, drugs, injuries, and other health issues. Available in Spanish.