Dermis Teacher Resources

Eighth graders explain the functions of various body systems. Using a concept map, 8th graders identify and explain the fuctions of the skeletal, skin, and muscular systems of the body. After completing their concept map, students...

In this skin, tongue, and nose worksheet, learners answer multiple choice and short answer questions about the skin, tongue, and nose. students complete 19 questions.

This Khan Academy resource is a video about what lies beneath the epidermis. (Dermis and Hypodermis)

A resource for advanced anatomy and physiology classes. It contains information on the integumentary system, the epidermis, the dermis, hair, sebaceous glands, and sweat glands. Microscopic images are included.

Contains information about the following: how the skin functions, skin structure, the epidermis, the stratum corneum, the middle epidermis, the basal layer, epidermal cell summary, the dermis, aging and its effects on the skin, natural...

Our skin is the largest organ in our bodies, with a surface area of about 20 square feet in adults. When we are cut or wounded, our skin begins to repair itself through a complex, well-coordinated process. This learning module takes us...

The earliest recorded tattoo was found on a Peruvian mummy in 6,000 BC. That's some old ink! And considering humans lose roughly 40,000 skin cells per hour, how do these markings last? The following learning module details the different...

An interactive, self-paced lesson on the body's largest organ, the skin. Students learn information and watch descriptive animations to aid in understanding, answering review questions throughout the activity. A self-check quiz follows...

The parts of the integumentary system are described along with their functions.

An excellent, in-depth examination of the integumentary system and its components. Includes many color microscopic images of these structures and more.

Learn here about skin. Skin is made of multiple layers of cells and tissues, which are held to underlying structures by connective tissue.

An interactive labeling exercise helps students practice naming parts of the largest organ in the human body, the skin.

Video explaining the three layers of human skin and the functions of each. (Length: 41 sec.)

This site from the MayoClinic.com provides great information on the various types of burns, such as first degree, second degree, and third degree. Links are provided throughout for additional information on related subjects.

You couldn't live without the skin you're in. Find out what's going on under the surface in the skin video and activity guide. [6:28]

Anatomy & Physiology continues with a look at the body's biggest organ - your skin. [9:39]

This website offers a simple, yet detailed explanation on the structure and function of skin.

[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Discusses skin layers, functions, and problems.

[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...

[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.

Understand the structure and function of the human skin.

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.

How does the brain recognize when something touches the body? Check out the video to learn about the receptors. [1:47]

Illustrated discussion of the skin, its function, and the three main layers.