What if manipulating body mass wasn't just the stuff of fantasies and comics? Is it scientifically possible to manipulate your body mass? In this series, creator and educator Joy Lin tackles superpowers and reveals just how...

Brought to you by Get Body Smart, students can learn about muscle fiber anatomy and muscle contraction physiology through this easy-to-access tutorial. Sections include Fiber Location and Composition, Nerve Supply to Muscle Fibers,...

Learn about the structure and function of human blood as well as the composition of this complex substance in the human body through a series of video clips.

In this lesson students will use popcorn of different colors to model the composition of air. They learn that gases occupy space, air is a mixture of different gases, and the oxygen needed by the human body is not the principal component...

Media-rich module examines a terracotta figurine that embodies many characteristics of classical Greek sculpture. Expert commentary accompanied by animated overlays demonstrate details of the composition that give it harmony, balance,...

[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] In this interactive tutorial students will learn to explain how the heart pumps blood throughout the body. Students will explain the composition of blood and will...

Finding the right weight for yourself can often be difficult because most people aspire to loose or gain a few pounds. Find out how you can safely reach a comfortable weight based on your unique body composition. Links to similar sites...

A great resource for teachers to help explain the balance between calorie intake and physical activity. There are many student activities that reinforce the need for physical activity in a healthy life style. Included are a teacher's...

Gives examples of chemical interactions occurring in the human body, in the world around us, in foods, and in products we use.

This lesson focuses on blood including it's functions including transporting materials around the body and protecting against disease. It explains the components of blood and the functions of each and offers a link to an assessment.

Exercise must be performed regularly throughout life to achieve the benefits of physical fitness, wellness, and disease prevention. In this self-guided unit, you will be introduced to the components of fitness, principles of exercise,...

Recent research shows that some high schools have much lower dropout rates than would be predicted based on the composition of their student bodies. Moreover, requiring students to work harder and complete a tougher academic curriculum...

[Free Registration/Login Required] Students explore how percent abundances of different isotopes affect the average atomic mass for that given element. Students form connections between the average atomic mass and a person's body mass....

This lesson goes over words, phrases, and key elements that are included in analytical papers. W.11-12.4 Clear/Coherent Writing