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TeachEngineering

Teach Engineering: Engineering and the Human Body

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
The Engineering and the Human Body unit covers the broad spectrum of topics that make up our very amazing human body. Students are introduced to the space environment and learn the major differences between the environment on Earth and...
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Unit Plan
CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Human Immunodeficiency Virus (Hiv)

For Students 9th - 10th
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Using images, examples, and videos, module describes how HIV causes AIDS and how it destoys the immune system.
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Unit Plan
CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Biology: Barriers to Pathogens

For Students 9th - 10th
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Explains the body's first line of defense against pathogens, such as the skin and body fluids.
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Unit Plan
CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Life Science: Barriers to Pathogens

For Students 6th - 8th
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Your body has many ways to protect you from pathogens. Your body's defenses are like a castle. The outside of a castle was protected by a moat and high walls. Inside...
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Khan Academy

Khan Academy: Neutrophil Proliferation and Disease

For Students 9th - 10th
Practice questions over neutrophil proliferation and disease. Passage 2.
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Activity
Thomson Reuters

Find Law: Jurisdiction of Federal Courts

For Students 9th - 10th
This site describes the jurisdiction of the Federal Court system. The site breaks the court's jurisdiction into three main areas of institutional conflict: Federal Restraint of State Courts by Injunctions, Habeas Corpus: Scope of the...
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Article
Curated OER

Kids Health: Life With Lupus

For Students 9th - 10th
Having achy joints and fatigue may seem like complaints of an elderly individual. Life with Lupus, however, can cause such conditions in a teenager. Learn more about the condition in this article and the links to related sites.
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Unit Plan
Science Museum, London

Making the Modern World: What Is Stress?

For Students 9th - 10th
This website gives an overview of stress, its causes, and the physical and psychological results. Case studies and a glossary are included.
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Unit Plan
University of Arizona

The Biology Project: Introduction to Immunology

For Students 9th - 10th
If you want to check your understanding of immunology, this is the place to go. This resource has 13 different questions to test your knowledge, as well as tutorials that go with each question.
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Unit Plan
Howard Hughes Medical Institute

Hhmi: Biointeractive: Virtual Immunology Lab

For Students 9th - 10th
This virtual laboratory demonstrates how an enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA) is carried out and some of the key experimental problems that may be encountered. Students will learn about the assay procedure and the equipment and...
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Website
WebMD

Web Md: Hiv & Aids Health Center

For Students 9th - 10th
This site offers a wealth of information regarding HIV and AIDS. Content ranges from basic health information found under "FAQ" to topical information such as the risk of AIDS to teens and home care options.
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Howard Hughes Medical Institute

Hhmi: Biointeractive: The Immunology Lab

For Students 9th - 10th
In this lab, students perform a virtual ELISA (enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay)to test whether a particular antibody is present in a blood sample. Students engage in key science practices, including experimental design and data...
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Website
The College of Physicians

The History of Vaccines

For Students 9th - 10th
Complete medical education project explores the role and uses of vaccines now and in the past. Find information and analysis about vaccination controversies; answers to frequent questions about vaccinations; timelines of diseases,...
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Article
Khan Academy

Khan Academy: Phagocytosis

For Students 9th - 10th
Have you ever wondered how a virus or other infectious agent invades a cell to start an infection? Some objects, like viruses, bacteria, or other particles are too large to transport through the plasma membrane. So, cells engulf the...
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Article
Aetna Intelihealth

Aetna: Inteli Health: Types of Allergies

For Students 9th - 10th
Insightful article that categorizes and describes the various types of allergies. Also gives information on treatment of symptoms.
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Article
Aetna Intelihealth

Aetna: Inteli Health: Hay Fever (Allergic Rhinitis)

For Students 9th - 10th
Informational overview of hay fever. Includes information on diagnosis, treatment, prevention, and much more.
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Handout
University of Arizona

The Biology Project: Immunology: Antibody Structure

For Students 9th - 10th
A short tutorial illustrating the structure of the antibody, describing how the structure fosters its function.
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Unit Plan
TED Talks

Ted: Ted Ed: Does Stress Cause Pimples?

For Students 9th - 10th
Video discusses how stress can affect the body and why stress management is important. [3:55] Followed by a short quiz and a list of additional resources to explore.
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Website
University of Wisconsin

The Why Files: Attacking Aids

For Students 9th - 10th
The Why Files have provided a wonderful site examining the possible AIDS vaccines being developed. Several topics are discussed, including topics about the chemical makeup of the virus itself.
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Article
Other

Quality of Work Life: Beyond Common Sense

For Students 9th - 10th
Professional network of massage therapists from around the globe. Site contains articles on the most recent massage therapy research.
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Handout
Khan Academy

Khan Academy: Apoptosis

For Students 9th - 10th
Resource explains apoptosis (programmed cell death) and how it is different from necrosis (cell death due to injury).
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Handout
Curated OER

Kids Health: What's Up With Warts

For Students 9th - 10th
A detailed article about warts in question-and-answer format. Learn why you get them and how you get rid of them.
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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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Article
Other

Story md.com: Cancer: Understanding What Is Cancer

For Students 9th - 10th
An in-depth look at cancer and the human body. Learn about cancer on a cellular level, types of cancer, how genetics and lifestyle risk factors play a part in cancer growth, and much more.