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The Association of the British Pharmaceutical Industry

Abpi: Homeostasis: Kidneys and Water Balance

For Students 9th - 10th
A complete, self-paced lesson on homeostasis in the human body, focusing on kidney function. Students work their way through illustrated and animated tutorials, and answer review questions along the way. There is a self-checking quiz at...
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TED Talks

Ted: Ted Ed: Sylvia Earle's Ted Prize Wish to Protect Our Oceans

For Students 9th - 10th
What's been happening to the world's oceans over the past 50 years? Ocean researcher, Sylvia Earle, shares breathtaking images of the ocean and surprising details about the many problems plaguing its health. [18:12]
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TeachEngineering

Teach Engineering: Digestion Simulation

For Teachers 6th - 8th
To reinforce students' understanding of the human digestion process, the functions of several stomach and small intestine fluids are analyzed, and the concept of simulation is introduced through a short, introductory demonstration of how...
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TED Talks

Ted: Ted Ed: Deep Ocean Mysteries and Wonders

For Students 9th - 10th
Marine biologist, David Gallo, shows why oceans are important while taking the viewer on a voyage into the ocean and exploring the incredible beauty of marine life. [8:24]
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TED Talks

Ted: Ted Ed: How Do Your Kidneys Work?

For Students 9th - 10th
After drinking a few glasses of water on a hot day, you might be struck with a sudden urge. Behind that feeling are two bean-shaped organs that work as fine-tuned internal sensors. This video describes how the incredible kidneys balance...
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CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Life Science: Echinoderms

For Students 6th - 8th
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] You're probably familiar with starfish and sand dollars. They are both echinoderms. Sea urchins and sea cucumbers are also echinoderms. What's similar between these...
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CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Life Science: Excretion

For Students 6th - 8th
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] You might have noticed that sometimes your urine is darker than usual. This can happens when your body is low on water and trying to reduce the amount of water lost...
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CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Life Science: Excretory System Problems

For Students 6th - 8th
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] The urinary system controls the amount of water in the body and removes wastes. Any problem with the urinary system can also affect many other body systems. Learn...
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TED Talks

Ted: Ted Ed: The Left Brain vs. Right Brain Myth

For Students 9th - 10th
How did the idea that one side of the brain controls the opposite side of the body come about, and what does it get wrong? Elizabeth Waters looks into this long held misconception.