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The Association of the British Pharmaceutical Industry

Abpi: Hormones and Their Effects

For Students 9th - 10th
A complete, student-led lesson on the endocrine system. Students work their way through illustrated and animated tutorials, and answer review questions along the way. There is a self-checking quiz at the end of the lesson.
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University of California

Regents of the University of California: Amphibia Web

For Students 9th - 10th
AmphibiaWeb, a site inspired by global amphibian declines, is an online system that allows free access to information on amphibian biology and conservation. This site is filled with amphibian facts, a glossary of terms, species numbers,...
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Other

Boat Safe Kids

For Students 3rd - 5th
This is a delightful site about boats and boating. Lots of games plus a terrific overview of the history of navigation. Includes a visit to a reproduction of Columbus' Nina.
Online Course
Cosmo Learning

Cosmo Learning: Video: Fertilization

For Students 9th - 10th
Take a journey with a sperm to see the "road" it travels to find the egg. See the fertilization process that happens as millions of sperm travel through the female reproductive system. [1:02]
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OpenStax

Open Stax: Functions of Human Life

For Students 9th - 10th
The different organ systems each have different functions and therefore unique roles to perform in physiology. These many functions can be summarized in terms of a few that we might consider definitive of human life. Learn here about the...
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University of Minnesota

University of Minnesota: Anatomy Image Bank

For Students 9th - 10th
Hundreds of anatomy diagrams for classroom or medical use. Each image represented is a simple black-and-white professional drawing of a specific part of the human body.
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TED Talks

Ted: Ted Ed: How in Vitro Fertilization Works

For Students 9th - 10th
Infertility affects 1 in 8 couples worldwide. But in the last 40 years, more than 5 million babies have been born using in vitro fertilization (IVF). This video and guide detail the science behind making a baby in a lab. [6:43]
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Curated OER

Kids Health: Endometriosis

For Students 9th - 10th
Menstruating monthly usually accompanies cramps. For some people these cramps can be excessively painful. If you are experiencing such pains you may have endometriosis. You can learn more about the condition in this article. It also...
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Curated OER

Kids Health: Coping With Common Period Problems

For Students 9th - 10th
Having a period usually comes with numerous other changes in the way your body feels and looks. If you're curious as to whether or not what you are feeling is normal, check out this site. It also includes links to related sites.
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Other

Cartage: Plant Structure and Growth

For Students 9th - 10th
A comprehensive resource for information about plant structure to plant reproduction characteristics. Site covers broad topics on how plants function.
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BiologyWise

Biology Wise: A Detailed Description of the Anatomy of Spiders

For Students 9th - 10th
Describes anatomical features of a spider, including its external structure, eyes, mouth parts, digestive system, circulatory system, respiratory system, nervous system, reproductive system, and its spinnerets.
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OpenStax

Open Stax: Smooth Muscle

For Students 9th - 10th
This site provides an explanation of smooth muscle, muscle that is present in the walls of hollow organs like the urinary bladder, uterus, stomach, intestines, and in the walls of passageways, such as the arteries and veins of the...
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PBS

Pbs Learning Media: Redwoods at Redwood National Park

For Students 9th - 10th
This video segment from NatureScene describes the characteristics of redwood trees at Redwood National Park. [4:02]
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University of Utah

University of Utah: Genetic Science Learning Center: The Basics and Beyond

For Students 9th - 10th
This website offers a clear definition of the science of Genetics, highlighting DNA and genes. There is a neat, easy-to-understand animated tour of the basics and an opportunity to go inside an animated cell. Student can build a DNA...
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Virginia Tech

Virginia Polytechnic Institute: Greenhouse Dinosaur Extinction Theory

For Students 9th - 10th
This comprehensive page discusses the Asteroid Impact vs. Volcano-Greenhouse dinosaur extinction debate. It was written by paleontologist, professor, and scientist Dr. Dewey McLean.
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Georgia Department of Education

Ga Virtual Learning: Ap Biology: Nature of Science

For Students 9th - 10th
In this online course, students look at the big ideas and themes of biology and review how these ideas are used to develop scientific inquiry and research.
Handout
Regents of the University of Michigan

Animal Diversity Web: Class Insecta

For Students 9th - 10th
The Animal Diversity Web surveys the general characteristics of the insect class and features such topics as habitat, anatomy, body systems, reproduction, and development.
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TED Talks

Ted: Ted Ed: Sex Determination: More Complicated Than You Thought

For Students 9th - 10th
There are vastly different systems of sex determination among animal life on earth. In this TED Ed presentation biologist, Aaron Reedy, shows us the incredible differences between species when it comes to determination of gender. [5:46]
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University of California

Berkeley Edu: Animal Behavior [Pdf]

For Students 9th - 10th
Observable coordinated responses to stimuli. Originates with genes that direct the formation of tissues and organs of the animal body (nervous & endocrine systems).
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Other

Haines: Laptops Templates and Resources

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Looking for ways to easily integrate technology into your classroom? This site lays out a template of 10 classroom sessions that effectively models use of laptops in the classroom. Units include a HS English research paper, health class...
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Curated OER

Kids Health: Turner Syndrome

For Students 9th - 10th
Turner Syndrome affects about 1 in every 2000 females. This can cause many of the changes that take place during puberty to not develop. This article focuses on the effects of Turner Syndrome and how people live with the disorder. Links...
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Curated OER

Univeristy of Arizona: Site of Fertilization

For Students 9th - 10th
A tutorial set up from the University of Arizona showing the fertilization of the human egg and the sperm's journey through the female reproductive system.
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Curated OER

Univeristy of Arizona: Site of Fertilization

For Students 9th - 10th
A tutorial set up from the University of Arizona showing the fertilization of the human egg and the sperm's journey through the female reproductive system.
Handout
BiologyWise

Biology Wise: Facts About Flatworms

For Students 9th - 10th
Describes flatworm characteristics, including their physical features, types, nervous system, respiration, digestive system, and reproductive system.

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