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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Genetics, Birth Disorders, and Pregnancy

For Teachers 7th - 12th
Students in an alternative school setting for pregnant teens examine various facets of pregnancy including prenatal and postpartum testing, genetic influences, and additional risk factors. Through videos, hands-on activities, and small...
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Website
Other

Spina Bifida Association of America

For Students 9th - 10th
This site provides an overview of the purpose of the Spina Bifida Association of America. It also gives links to pages with information regarding the disease.
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Handout
National Institutes of Health

Ninds: Spina Bifida

For Students 9th - 10th
A general site about Spina Bifida. Includes information on what it is, how it is treated, what the prognosis might be, what research is being done, and more.
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Handout
National Institutes of Health

Ninds: Spinal Cord Injury Information Page

For Students 9th - 10th
What is a Spinal Cord injury? What causes it and how can it be treated? Learn all about it here.
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Handout
Nature Research

Scitable: Genes and Disease

For Students 9th - 10th
Investigate the genetic contributions to human diseases such as polydactyly, spina bifida, and cancer. Study the genetics of monogenic diseases, chromosomal diseases, and multifactorial with articles that explain the genetics...
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Handout
Center for Parent Information and Resources

Nichcy Publications: Disability Information

For Teachers Pre-K - 1st
Here are fact sheets on disabilities, available in text or PDF, English or Spanish. Each offers characteristics of the disability, tips for teachers and parents, and lists of related resources.
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Handout
Center for Parent Information and Resources

Nichcy Publications: Disability Information

For Students Pre-K - 1st
Here are fact sheets on disabilities, available in text or PDF, English or Spanish. Each offers characteristics of the disability, tips for teachers and parents, and lists of related resources.
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Handout
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

Centers for Disease Control: Spina Bifida Incidence at Birth u.s., 1983 1990

For Students 9th - 10th
This resource is an article which presents information on the spina bifida incidence in the United States, 1983-1990. It includes possible causes for trends.
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Handout
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

Centers for Disease Control: Spina Bifida Incidence at Birth u.s., 1983 1990

For Students 9th - 10th
This resource is an article that presents information on the spina bifida incidence in the United States, 1983-1990. It includes possible causes for trends.
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Website
Other

Spina Bifida Association of the Deleware Valley

For Students 9th - 10th
This is the site of an organization for Spina Bifida education and support in the Delaware Valley of Pennsylvania.
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Handout
Other

Nichd: Spina Bifida

For Students 9th - 10th
This site from the National Institute of Child Health and Human Development provides in-depth information about the birth defect, Spina Bifida.
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Other

Southern California Institute: Pediatric Orthopedics

For Students 9th - 10th
This resource is devoted to pediatric orthopedics and to the conditions of normal and abnormal bone development. Brief explanations about the anatomy of the spine, elbow, hip, hand, foot, knee, and shoulder are also provided, with...
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Curated OER

Kids Health: Spina Bifida

For Students 9th - 10th
Presented in question-and-answer format, this is a brief article on what spina bifida is. You'll learn what spina bifida is, what causes this disease, and what doctors can do to help those affected by it.
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Website
Other

Christopher & Dana Reeve Paralysis Foundation: Resource Center

For Students 9th - 10th
This resource provides information about paralysis, including treatment, causes, and resources.
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Handout
Other

Disabled World: Famous People With Disabilities

For Students 9th - 10th
This site offers a list of well-known people with a disability or mental condition who have overcome their barriers to achieve and contribute to society. Divided by disability category and include actors, world leaders, singers, and...
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Handout
WebMD

Web Md: Spina Bifida

For Students 9th - 10th
This site, provided by WebMD, gives a complete overview of spina bifida. Content includes what it is, its causes and symptoms, the different types of spina bifida, diagnosis, how it can be treated, and prevention measures.
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Website
Center for Parent Information and Resources

Nichcy: Definition of Spina Bifida

For Students 9th - 10th
This resource provides a factsheet on the types, characteristics, treatments, and educational implications of spina bifida.
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Website
Center for Parent Information and Resources

Nichcy: Definition of Spina Bifida

For Students 9th - 10th
This fact sheet gives basic information on the types, characteristics, treatments, and educational implications of spina bifida.
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Website
Other

Taking Folic Acid Before You Get Pregnant

For Students 9th - 10th
Information on taking Folic Acid before you get pregnant to prevent neural tube defects including spina bifida.