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Investigating the Method by Which the Body Defends Against Pathogens
Learners explore disease caused by bacteria and viruses, how they are transmitted, and how they exert their effects on their hosts. They explain how diseases, such as AIDS, are spread by exponential growth.
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Understanding Agriculture as a Political Tool
Learners investigate how agriculture can be used as a political tool. They watch a PowerPoint presentation and take notes, identify reasons for protecting agriculture, write an essay about a current political issue in international...
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Immune System Function
Students study the different facets of the Human immune system, including the functions of all the different organs in the immune system.
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Skin and Sports
The topic is protecting our own protective covering: the skin. In particular, the information deals with sweating as a means of temperature regulation and the need to wear clothing appropriate for allowing the process to occur. Learners...
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What's Living in My Mouth?
Students articulate in written and oral formats that bacteria can be found living everywhere. They explain in written and oral formats why the immune system is necessary. Students are presented with an opportunity to see bacteria alive...
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Spiders Have Natural Enemies
Students explore the different types of enemies that spiders have.
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Creatures That Glow In The Night
High schoolers investigate the different bioluminescent organisms. They use microscopes in order to make observations and draw what is seen. Students demonstrate they have studies the differences between the process of photosynthesis and...
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Anatomy and Physiology Study Questions on Immunology
In this anatomy and physiology study question worksheet, young scholars 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...
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Investigating the Biosphere With Planetary Models
Students create a biosphere using the computer program SImEarth. They work in small groups to create "Daisyworld" in which they model aspects of the Gaia hypothesis. They form a question to answer and choose variables to investigate in...
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Challenges in Changing the Face of a City
Students examine a video in which people want to change the city of Oakland, California. They decide on the best course of action.
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Investigating the Biosphere with Planetary Models
Students model the biosphere and manipulate variables affecting change and plan their experiments with the help of others. They describe their question, hypothesis, and methods of investigation.
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New Breed of Robots Takes War To the Next Level
Students study an article and answer questions. In this exploring robots lesson students read an article on military robots and answer questions.
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Concordia: Defense Mechanisms
Lists and describes defense mechanisms. Provides an exercise for readers to match situations/behaviors with a defense mechansism.
OpenStax
Open Stax: Anatomy & Physiology: Barrier Defenses and Innate Immune Response
Students use this module to learn about the barrier defenses and the immune defense functions of the human body.
Other
Planet psych.com: Defense Mechanisms and Why We Use Them
Brief description of some of the most common defense mechanisms and short explanation of why people use them.
Other
Clermont College: Immune System
This complete resource provides a thorough discussion of the immune system. Topics include the non-specific defense mechanism, specific defense mechanism, humoral immune system, cell-mediated immune system, and more.
Open Curriculum
Open Curriculum: Immune System: Nonspecific Defenses
Students will be able to describe mechanical, chemical, and biological barriers that keep most pathogens out of the human body.
Other
Psych Page: Defenses
This resource presents a terms list of psychological defenses, including withdrawal, displacement, sublimation, and projection, with definitions and typical manifestations.
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Giant Pacific Octopus
In this interesting site, you will delve into information about the world's largest octopus. Learn about the defense mechanisms that octopuses use and weapons they use on their prey.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Life Science: Inflammatory Response
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] A scrape is a break in the skin that may let pathogens enter the body. If bacteria enter through the scrape, they could cause an infection. These bacteria would then...
BiologyWise
Biology Wise: Understanding Batesian Mimicry
Biological mimicry is a fascinating subject and Batesian mimicry does not disappoint. It occurs as a protective mechanism when one defenseless species mimics characteristics of a species that can harm or even poison a predator. Examples...
BBC
Bbc Nature: Venezuela Pebble Toad
Venezuela pebble toads have a very unusual defense mechanism, shared with only a few close relatives. They roll themselves up into a ball and bounce down the hill, away from danger. Learn more about the Venezuela pebble toad in this...
University of Kentucky
Uk Entomology: Stinging Caterpillars
Peruse this site and discover why not all caterpillars are meant to be held. Learn how to spot a stinging caterpillar and discover why they are equipped with this defense mechanism.
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