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Sinoe Medical Association: The Integumentary System [Pdf]

For Students 9th - 10th
This is a 62-page course slideshow for a beginning anatomy class at the university level. It has lots of pictures and detailed information about the integumentary system, great for reviewing basic parts or as an extra classroom resource.
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eBook
Estrella Mountain Community College

The Integumentary System

For Students 9th - 10th
The parts of the integumentary system are described along with their functions.
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TED Talks

Ted: Ted Ed: The Science of Skin

For Students 9th - 10th
Emma Bryce takes us into the integumentary system to find out about skin.
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Unit Plan
CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Life Science: Skin

For Students 6th - 8th
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Did you know that you see the largest organ in your body every day? You wash it, dry it, cover it up to stay warm, and uncover it to cool off. Yes, your skin is your...
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Exploratorium

Exploratorium: Science Snacks: Skin Size

For Students 9th - 10th
Find out the approximate surface area of your skin in this exercise, and how much atmospheric force is exerted upon it.
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Unit Plan
CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Biology: Skin

For Students 9th - 10th
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Discusses skin layers, functions, and problems.
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eBook
CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Life Science: 11.3 Skin

For Students 5th - 9th
Understand the structure and function of the human skin.
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Khan Academy

Khan Academy: Integumentary System Questions

For Students 9th - 10th
Do some practice questions over the integumentary system.
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University of Kansas Medical Center

University of Kansas Medical Center: Integumentary System

For Students 9th - 10th
Microscopic images of the components of the integumentary system, including an outline of the skin system components. Click on the items on the left for a microscopic view.
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Unit Plan
CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Fourth Grade Science: Life Science: Skin

For Students 4th - 5th
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Describes the layers and functions of the skin, and explains what you can do to help keep your skin healthy.
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Interactive
Soft Schools

Soft Schools: Skin Cross Section Game

For Students 3rd - 8th
An interactive labeling exercise helps students practice naming parts of the largest organ in the human body, the skin.
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eBook
CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Life Science: 11.60 Innate Immune System

For Students 5th - 9th
Discover the function of the innate immune system.
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Handout
Other

The Internet Dermatology Society: Anatomy of the Skin

For Students 9th - 10th
Despite the title of the page, this site explores the entire integumentary system, including skin, hair and nails. Content also includes the cutaneous sensory and cutaneous vascular systems, pigmentary system, sweat glands, sebaceous...
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Unit Plan
CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Life Science: Urinary System

For Students 6th - 8th
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Sometimes, the urinary system is called the excretory system. But the urinary system is only one part of the excretory system. Recall that the excretory system is...
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Handout
Science4Fun

Science4 Fun: Skin

For Students K - 1st
Illustrated discussion of the skin, its function, and the three main layers.
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Handout
Biology 4 kids

Biology4 Kids: Starfish & Urchins Spiny Skins

For Students 3rd - 7th
A brief overview of the Phylum Echinodermata which includes an explanation of echinoderms' water-based vascular systems.
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Website
Biology 4 kids

Biology4 Kids: Integumentary System Skin Is In!

For Students 5th - 8th
Ever wondered what "system" hair, nails, skin, etc. are a part of? Look no further for the answer! Find out what exactly this system is, what parts it includes, how it interacts with other systems and what problems we need to look out for.
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McGraw Hill

Glencoe Biology: The Integumentary System: Self Check Quiz

For Students 9th - 10th
Try these five multiple-choice questions about the integumentary system. Each question has a clickable hint prompt as well as a self-checking feature.
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Other

University of Western Australia: Blue Histology

For Students 9th - 10th
An excellent, in-depth examination of the integumentary system and its components. Includes many color microscopic images of these structures and more.
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Article
Curated OER

Kids Health: Tanning

For Students 9th - 10th
Most people, especially young adults, think they look better with a tan. But excessive sun exposure can cause serious damage to your skin and can lead to skin cancer. Find out how to be smart in the sun.
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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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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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Article
Curated OER

Kids Health: Sun Safety

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn why the Sun keeps us healthy, and also, learn how the Sun can harm our skin, eyes, and immune system. Read about the dangers associated with the Sun's ultraviolet rays, and read tips to help you stay safe when outside in the summer...
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Website
US Environmental Protection Agency

Epa: Health Effects of Overexposure of the Sun [Pdf]

For Students 9th - 10th
This fact sheet provides a quick overview of the major health problems linked to overexposure to UV radiation: skin cancer (melanoma and nonmelanoma), premature aging of the skin and other skin problems, cataracts and other eye damage,...