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Curated OER

Places in a Town - Spot the Odd One Out

For Students 4th - 5th
In this vocabulary worksheet, learners match each place with a word list and decide which word in the list is the odd one out. Students complete 10 exercises.
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

A Tough Nut to Crack

For Teachers 7th - 12th
Students study the origins and background of the pecan.  In this agriculture lesson students divide into groups, complete an activity and worksheets.
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Worksheet
Curated OER

Breaking News English: Red Meat Increases Risk of Cancer

For Students 5th - 10th
In this English worksheet, students read "Red Meat Increases Risk of Cancer," and then respond to 1 essay, 47 fill in the blank, 7 short answer, 20 matching, and 10 true or false questions about the selection.
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Water

For Teachers 7th - 12th
Learners examine water, its function and how much you should consume.  In this water lesson students study water and why it is important, how much you should drink and what its functions are in your body. 
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Lesson Planet Article
Curated OER

Thanksgiving Lesson Plans

For Teachers 2nd - 5th
Thanksgiving lesson plans can lead to a discussion of nutrition, chemical compositions, and healthy habits.
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Website
Curated OER

Kids Health: All About What Vitamins and Minerals Do

For Students 9th - 10th
This is an excellent site for kids to learn about vitamins and minerals. Includes general information on vitamins and minerals as well as specific sections on vitamins A, B, C, D, E, K, and calcium and iron.
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Unit Plan
TED Talks

Ted: Ted Ed: How Do Vitamins Work?

For Students 9th - 10th
Vitamins are the building blocks that keep our bodies running; they help build muscle and bone, capture energy, heal wounds and more. But if our body doesn't create vitamins, how do they get into our system? The following learning module...
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Mayo Clinic

Mayo Clinic: Vitamin D

For Students 9th - 10th
Resource offers a comprehensive overview of vitamin-D. Content includes a look at its background, its uses as a supplement, dosage information, and more.
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Mayo Clinic

Mayo Clinic: Vitamin D

For Students 9th - 10th
The Mayo Clinic offers a comprehensive overview of vitamin-D. Content includes a look at its background, its uses as a supplement, dosage information, and more.
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National Institutes of Health

Facts About Dietary Supplements Vitamin D

For Students 9th - 10th
A great resource on Vitamin D can be found here! Read about what it is, its sources, the recommend intake, Vitamin D deficiency, people who may need extra Vitamin D to prevent deficiencies, and health risks associated with too much...
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Handout
Colorado State University

Colorado State University: Vitamin D (Cholecalciferol, Calcitriol)

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn how vitamin D is structured, synthesized and metabolized in the human body. Includes information on the health benefits of vitamin D and the effects of vitamin D deficiency.
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Website
Ohio State University

The Ohio State University: Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)

For Students 9th - 10th
This website provided by Ohio State University answers several questions about vitamin C, its food sources, its function, and its role in keeping people healthy. Learn how to prepare foods, such a vegetables and fruits, so that they...
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Handout
Other

International Health News Database: Vitamin B12

For Students 9th - 10th
At this website, there are several summaries of medical studies and clinical trials on vitamin B12 and its role in preventing and treating various health conditions. Read about vitamin B12's role in fighting such conditions as...
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National Institutes of Health

Nih Clinical Center: Vitamin D

For Students 9th - 10th
This site from the National Institutes of Health Clinical Center provides great information on vitamin D. Answers several questions about the vitamin, such as what is, what are the sources of it, recommended dietary allowance, and when...
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National Institutes of Health

National Institutes of Health: Vitamin and Mineral Supplement Fact Sheets

For Students 9th - 10th
This site provides a wealth of information on the vitamins and minerals that the human body requires. Click on any nutrient to access a page of resources, then click on the 'Consumer' resource. Discusses what the nutrient does, how much...
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Website
National Institutes of Health

Facts About Dietary Supplements: Vitamin E

For Students 9th - 10th
Organized into several detailed sections, this website on vitamin E is a complete source of information on the vitamin, its functions, its sources, and its role in helping the human body stay healthy. Read about the relationship between...
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Mayo Clinic

Mayo Clinic: Vitamin E

For Students 9th - 10th
The Mayo Clinic provides great information on vitamin E. Includes background information on the vitamin, a breakdown of proper usage and dosage, and more.
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Website
Mayo Clinic

Mayo Clinic: Vitamin B6

For Students 9th - 10th
A detailed overview of vitamin B6. Content includes a focus on how this vitamin was discovered, its other names, its uses as a supplement, proper dosage, and the like.
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Website
Mayo Clinic

Mayo Clinic: Vitamin B12

For Students 9th - 10th
In addition to providing information on the functions and food sources of vitamin B12, this website includes a chart of usage and dosage.
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Article
Aetna Intelihealth

Aetna: Inteli Health: Vitamin B12 Deficiency

For Students 9th - 10th
Thorough overview of vitamin B12 deficiency. Includes information on symptoms, treatment, prevention, and much more.
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Other

Vitamin C and Vascular Disease

For Students 9th - 10th
How can vitamin C help prevent heart problems and improve the health of those who already have vascular disease? Which animals are unable to produce their own vitamin C? How does vitamin C deficiency affect the body? Learn the answers to...
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Activity
American Chemical Society

American Chemical Society: Best of Wonder Science: Vitamin C Testing [Pdf]

For Students 3rd - 5th
An experiment to determine which drink contains more vitamin C.
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Handout
WebMD

Web Md: Drugs and Medications: Thiamine H Cl (Vitamin B1)

For Students 9th - 10th
This site contains information on vitamin B1 which is also known as Thiamine. Includes a description, uses, how to use, side effects, and more.
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Unit Plan
CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Life Science: Vitamins and Minerals

For Students 6th - 8th
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Vitamins and minerals are also nutrients. They do not provide energy, but they are needed for good health. Learn more about vitamins and minerals in this learning...

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