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Virtual Museum of Canada

Virtual Museum of Canada: The Healing Power of Plants

For Students 9th - 10th
Plants are a source of many human medicines and this exhibit presents information on plants used for healing. There are activities for students such as quizzes, a game where you try to cure patients' ailments, and one where you try to...
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Career Cornerstone Center

Sloan Career Cornerstone Center: Career as a Radiation Therapist

For Students 9th - 10th
A career as a Radiation Therapist is profiled.Included: Radiation Therapist overview, Preparation, Day In The Life, Earnings, Employment, Career Path Forecast, Professional Organizations.
Online Course
Massachusetts Institute of Technology

Mit: Open Course Ware: Weight Training

For Teachers 9th - 10th
An introduction course to weight lifting focusing on proper technique and understanding the biomechanics involved in the exercises. Curriculum includes a calendar, lecture notes, suggested reading, and video demonstrations.
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Encyclopedia of Earth

Encyclopedia of Earth: Entomology: Insect Repellent

For Students 9th - 10th
Information on insect repellents and how to use them safely. Includes links to additional resources. (Published: July 18, 2012)
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Encyclopedia of Earth

Encyclopedia of Earth: Noise Pollution

For Students 9th - 10th
Explains what noise pollution is, sources, the effects of noise propagation, the impact on health and on human and animal behaviors, strategies for reducing the effects of noise, and standards in place for regulating noise pollution....
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Encyclopedia of Earth

Encyclopedia of Earth: Lead in Paint, Dust, and Soil

For Students 9th - 10th
Facts about the health hazards associated with lead, where it can be found, when it is the most hazardous, how to check family members and your home for lead, and issues with older homes and with renovating. Includes links to numerous...
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Society for Science and the Public

Science News for Students: 'Smart' Sutures Monitor Healing

For Students 9th - 10th
A medical innovation that might eliminate prolonged infections and speculated healing. Check out this new idea of 'smart' stiches that notify caregivers if something is going wrong during the healing process.
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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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Open Curriculum

Open Curriculum: Circulatory System

For Students 9th - 10th
Detailed information about the many functions and components of the cardiovascular system. Also looks at the lymphatic system and cardiovascular disease.
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Open Curriculum

Open Curriculum: Digestive System

For Students 9th - 10th
Students learn about the organs and major functions of the digestive system, the roles of intestinal bacteria, and about diseases of the digestive system.
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Open Curriculum

Open Curriculum: Muscular System

For Students 9th - 10th
In this resource, students learn the major role of the muscular system, about muscle fibers, the role of ATP and calcium in muscle contraction, how muscles move bones, and how muscles respond to aerobic and anaerobic exercise.
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Open Curriculum

Open Curriculum: The Skeletal System

For Students 9th - 10th
After studying this article, students will be able to identify the functions and structure of bones, types of bones, bone development, parts of bones, types of joints, and bone disorders.
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Mayo Clinic

Mayo Clinic: Multiple Sclerosis

For Students 9th - 10th
Site offers helpful advice for relieving symptoms for patients living with Multiple Sclerosis. Discusses: causes, risk factors, independence, treatment, and more.
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PBS

Pbs Teachers: Surviving Aids: Fighting Back (Hot Science)

For Students 9th - 10th
Explore the body's immune system to understand how a virus enters the body and how the human body fights against the viruses like the mumps virus and HIV.
Interactive
PBS

Pbs Teachers: Making Vaccines

For Students 9th - 10th
Examine how vaccines generate immune responses against pathogens in the body by creating six vaccines in this virtual laboratory.
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Harvard University

Harvard School of Public Health: The Nutrition Source

For Students 9th - 10th
The Department of Nutrition at the Harvard School of Public Health offers this valuable resource. The latest medical research is presented on topics including fiber, carbohydrates, fats, alcohol, healthy weight, and much more.
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Other

American College of Rheumatology

For Students 9th - 10th
This resource provides information about the American College of Rheumatology. It offers educational and legislative affair links in addition to a powerful search engine to research arthritis.
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PBS

Pbs: Nova: Fertility Throughout Life

For Students 9th - 10th
This presentation compares & contrasts male and female fertility from pre-infancy through late adulthood.
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Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory

Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory: Alzheimer Disease

For Students 9th - 10th
All the basic information you need about Alzheimer Disease can be found at this great interactive, multimedia website. Topics like: causes, inheritance, treatment, testing, and diagnosis are all covered. There is also a great section...
Interactive
PBS

Pbs: Nova: Making Vaccines

For Students 9th - 10th
Here's some virtual hands on experience for students. There are many types of vaccines and students may have a hard time understanding the processes. This interactive site requires the student to go through each procedure to make a type...
Online Course
Massachusetts Institute of Technology

Mit: Open Course Ware: Tennis

For Students 9th - 10th
A curriculum to introduce the basics of tennis as a sport. Course focuses on the basic stroke techniques with drills to give students a working knowledge of single and double tactics. Curriculum includes a calendar of activities,...
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United Nations

Stats Division: Indicators on Youth & Elderly Populations

For Students 9th - 10th
United Nations world population statistics on percent of youth and elderly in every country. Organized into a chart.
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ProCon.org

Pro Con: Vaccines: Should Any Vaccines Be Required for Children?

For Students 9th - 10th
Website dedicated to exploring controversial social issues presents research, video and commentary on the arguments for and against vaccinating children in the U.S.
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Other

Usa Track & Field

For Students 9th - 10th
This resource delivers the most up-to-date information and news regarding track and field.