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Worksheet
Curated OER

It's All About Vitamins

For Students 7th - Higher Ed
The fascinating topic of human skin color is examined in this article from Muse magazine. It highlights a study done by a pair of scientists on the relationships among strength of sunlight, vitamins, and melanin in the skin. The results...
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Lesson Plan
Howard Hughes Medical Institute

Human Skin Color: Evidence for Selection

For Teachers 10th - 12th Standards
Skin color is controlled by at least six genes. Young scientists learn about skin colors through a documentary. They discuss the topics of pigment, natural selection, and vitamin D absorption. They apply their knowledge to higher order...
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Activity
Howard Hughes Medical Institute

Zebrafish and Skin Color

For Teachers 9th - Higher Ed
You may not know if that zebrafish in your fish tank is a model citizen—but it is definitely a model organism! What can we learn about ourselves from a tiny zebrafish? Discover more about the polygenic trait of skin color through a...
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Worksheet
Serendip

Genetics

For Students 7th - Higher Ed
A handout on genetic inheritance begins with a reading on alleles and how they can result in albinism. Junior geneticists learn to complete Punnett squares and participate in a coin toss simulation of allele pairing. They also learn...
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Integumentary System

For Teachers 9th
For this integumentary system worksheet, 9th graders list the two major layers of the skin and name the type of tissue composing each layer. Then they describe the structure and function of the hypodermis. Students also list three types...
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Worksheet
Curated OER

Integumentary System

For Students 12th - Higher Ed
In this biology worksheet, students identify and locate various vocabulary terms pertaining to integumentary system of the body. There are 27 biology terms located in the word search.
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Handout
Library of Congress

Loc: Everyday Mysteries, Why Does Hair Turn Gray?

For Students 9th - 10th
Explore the science behind gray hair through this summary produced by the Library of Congress.
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Unit Plan
The Association of the British Pharmaceutical Industry

Abpi: Skin Structure and Function

For Students 9th - 10th
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...
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Unit Plan
Georgia Department of Education

Ga Virtual Learning: Human Remains Identification

For Students 9th - 10th
In this comprehensive interactive tutorial the area of forensic science is explored. Learn how are human remains identified and what clues might investigators find that indicate a homicide rather than a natural or accidental death. Also...
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Unit Plan
Georgia Department of Education

Ga Virtual Learning: Forensic Science: Analysis of Hair, Fiber and Botanical Mtl

For Students 9th - 10th
This comprehensive interactive tutorial explores forensic science, particularly within the area of hair analysis. Investigate the parts of a hair and how it grows. Learn how is hair evidence is collected and analyzed and what different...
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Handout
Curated OER

Kids Health: Say Hello to Hair

For Students 9th - 10th
There aren't many kids' sites like this one! Have fun and learn at the same time about the fuzzy, curly or straight stuff on the top of your head. Available in Spanish. Site by KidsHealth.org.
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Interactive
Howard Hughes Medical Institute

Hhmi: Bio Interactive: How We Get Our Skin Color Interactive

For Students 9th - 10th
This is an interactive video that describes the factors that affect our skin color. There are five points in the video where students can pause the video to learn further information about the concepts discussed. [3:32]
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Activity
American Museum of Natural History

American Museum of Natural History: Crazy Camouflage

For Students 3rd - 5th
Create a flounder fish that's hard to spot. In this hands-on activity, students gather evidence to explore how camouflage helps animals survive.
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Handout
Other

Tight Rope: On the Structure of Dhi Melanin

For Students 9th - 10th
This site concentrates on the chemical structure and chemical properties of melanin. Advanced knowledge of chemistry needed for this personal site from Rodolfo Alessandro Nicolaus.
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Handout
Curated OER

Kids Health: The Whole Story on Skin

For Students 3rd - 8th
This website offers a simple, yet detailed explanation on the structure and function of skin.
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Article
Curated OER

Kids Health: Sun Safety

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn why the Sun keeps us healthy, and also, learn how the Sun can harm our skin, eyes, and immune system. Read about the dangers associated with the Sun's ultraviolet rays, and read tips to help you stay safe when outside in the summer...
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Unit Plan
Curated OER

Kids Health: Hair

For Students 3rd - 8th
Hair grows almost everywhere on your body. In this hair video and activity guide, you'll go under the skin to find out where hair begins. [5:11]
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Article
Curated OER

Kids Health: How to Be Safe When You're in the Sun

For Students 3rd - 8th
Learn about the sun's harmful effects on human skin and find simple tips that help prevent getting sunburn, which can lead to skin cancer.
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Unit Plan
CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Life Science: Skin

For Students 6th - 8th
[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...
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Interactive
Other

Skin: Online Word Search Puzzle

For Students 1st - 3rd
Find words associated with skin (like scab, scar, germs, and senses) in this word search. When finished, rescramble the letters and play again.