Unit Plan
OpenStax

Open Stax: Diseases, Disorders, and Injuries of the Integumentary System

For Students 9th - 10th
The integumentary system is susceptible to a variety of diseases, disorders, and injuries. These range from annoying but relatively benign bacterial or fungal infections that are categorized as disorders, to skin cancer and severe burns,...
Website
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

Centers for Disease Control: Science Ambassador Fellowship: Lesson Plans

For Teachers 9th - 10th
This site gives many lesson plans for teaching middle and high school students about current and relevant science topics like autism, ADHD, Diabetes, Fetal Alcohol Syndrome, birth defects, genetics, and more. The lessons are based on...
Handout
Other

University of Iowa Health Care: Eczema: The Dry Skin Disease

For Students 9th - 10th
Article that covers the topic of eczema with information on what it is, causes and symptoms.
Lesson Plan
National Institutes of Health

Nih Curriculum Supplement for Middle School: Looking Good, Feeling Good

For Teachers 6th - 9th
A great resource from the Office of Science Education which provides a curriculum for teaching about the musculoskeletal system, the skin system and how they interact. This curriculum emphasizes choices teens can make to ensure good...
Article
Aetna Intelihealth

Aetna: Inteli Health: Warts

For Students 9th - 10th
This page is a thorough overview of warts. Includes information on types, prevention, treatment, and more.
Article
Aetna Intelihealth

Aetna: Inteli Health: Blisters

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn how blisters are formed and get information on symptoms, prevention, and treatment.
Handout
Mayo Clinic

Mayo Clinic: Impetigo

For Students 9th - 10th
This resource provides information about impetigo, a skin disorder characterized by crusting skin lesions and caused by bacterial infection. Content includes causes, symptoms, treatment, complications, and more.