Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Autoimmune Disease

For Teachers 9th - 12th
High schoolers conduct Internet research on an autoimmune disease, and present the information in a PowerPoint presentation.
Worksheet
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Preventing and Treating Disease

For Students 7th - 12th
For this disease worksheet, learners will review the organs associated with the immune system including their specific functions. This worksheet has 10 matching, 8 true or false, and 5 short answer questions.
Worksheet
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The Immune System

For Students 11th - Higher Ed
Activate the immune system in the brains of your biologists! This worksheet calls upon learners to explain the structure, function, and problems associated with the immune system. This worksheet is helpful for the advanced placement...
Lesson Plan
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Anatomy and Physiology Study Questions on Immunology

For Teachers 12th - Higher Ed
In this anatomy and physiology study question worksheet, students define 20 terms related to the immune system. They answer 19 short answer questions that deal with immunology, autoimmune diseases, and the components and cells related to...
Lesson Plan
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Geneticist for a Day

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students discuss and compose a document discussing the transmission of the Huntington's gene- dominant or recessive, sex linked, etc. Additionally, they ought to consider Dr. Wexler's own odds for contracting the disease.
Lesson Plan
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"Asthma: Stopping Attacks Before They Start"

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Students study facts about living with asthma. They examine medical treatments and lifestyle changes that can improve the life of asthmatics. They determine the cause and effect relationship.
Lesson Plan
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Apoptosis: Programmed Cell Death During Development

For Teachers 10th - 12th
Students model the plasticity of neural pathways for memory in the brain. They simulate the cell activity according to dots on cards that they are given. They complete various simulations of different cell combinations.
Lesson Plan
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The Code of Life

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Learners study genes, DNA and medical research. They watch "The Code of Life" video and answer discussion questions regarding the transcription and translation of DNA and how errors in these processes and mutations in DNA can produce...
Unit Plan
CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Autoimmune Diseases

For Students 9th - 10th
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Joint pain. Not an uncommon problem as you grow older. Is it due to normal wear and tear on the joints? Possibly. But rheumatoid arthritis is an autoimmune disease,...
Unit Plan
CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Life Science: Autoimmune Diseases

For Students 6th - 8th
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] The immune system usually protects you from pathogens and other causes of disease. When the immune system is working properly, it keeps you from getting sick. But...
Unit Plan
CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Biology: Autoimmune Diseases

For Students 9th - 10th
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Describes how autoimmune diseases affect the body.
eBook
CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Life Science: 11.58 Autoimmune Disease

For Students 5th - 9th
Learn about some autoimmune disorders that affect human health.
Unit Plan
CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Life Science: Preventing Noninfectious Diseases

For Students 6th - 8th
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Most allergies can be prevented by avoiding the substances that cause them. For example, you can avoid pollens by staying indoors as much as possible. You can learn...
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OpenStax

Open Stax: Anatomy and Physiology:diseases Depressed/overactive Immune Response

For Students 9th - 10th
This section is about how the immune system goes wrong. When it goes haywire, and becomes too weak or too strong, it leads to a state of disease. The factors that maintain immunological homeostasis are complex and incompletely understood.
Handout
CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Biology: Immune System Part Ii: Immune System Diseases Study Guide

For Students 9th - 10th
This one-page study guide on immune system diseases covers key terminology and describes some common immunity disorders. It is available for download with free registration.
Website
Other

The Lupus Site

For Students 9th - 10th
Lupus (SLE) is an autoimmune disease that can affect virtually any system in the body. Think of it as an allergic reaction to one's own body, which then attacks its own cells and tissues, causing inflammation, pain, and possible organ...
Handout
Other

American Red Cross: Donating Blood: Type of Donations: Plasma Donation

For Students 9th - 10th
Describes how plasma, a blood component, is used in the medical treatment of many illnesses, including autoimmune diseases. Includes a list of facts and frequently asked questions about donations, along with information for potential...
Article
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Kids Health: Juvenile Rheumatoid Arthritis

For Students 3rd - 8th
Get the scoop on the causes, treatments, and symptoms of juvenile rheumatoid arthritis (JRA). Be sure to read the whole article and to click on the side tabs to the right for additional information on this painful disease.
Handout
National Institutes of Health

Niddk: Cirrhosis of the Liver

For Students 9th - 10th
Detailed information about the liver disease, cirrhosis. This resouce includes causes, symptoms, complications, diagnosis, treatment, and contacts available for more information.
Website
Other

The Lupus Site: Lupus

For Students 9th - 10th
This site from The Lupus Site provides great information on the autoimmune disease known as Lupus. Links to additional information are provided, such as symptoms, diagnosis, treatment, lupus news, surveys, and factsheets.
Article
Aetna Intelihealth

Aetna: Inteli Health: Behcet's Syndrome

For Students 9th - 10th
Thorough overview of this less common form of arthritis that affects blood vessels. Includes information on symptoms, treatment, prevention, and much more.
Article
Aetna Intelihealth

Aetna: Inteli Health: Juvenile Arthritis

For Students 9th - 10th
Thorough overview of juvenile arthritis. Includes information on symptoms, treatment, prevention, and much more.
Article
Aetna Intelihealth

Aetna: Inteli Health: Rheumatoid Arthritis

For Students 9th - 10th
Thorough overview of rheumatoid arthritis. Includes information on symptoms, prevention, treatment, and much more.
Article
Aetna Intelihealth

Aetna: Inteli Health: Vasculitis

For Students 9th - 10th
Intelihealth provides this overview of vasculitis that features information on symptoms, treatment, prevention, and the like.