Earth Life
Earthlife: Cells
Thorough introduction to cells and their importance to life. Includes various types of cells and their function. Good diagrams of the different types of cells.
Palomar Community College District
Palomar College: Blood Components (Tutorial)
This review of what makes up human blood is easy to read and understand. There are guides to pronunciation and glossary links as well as a self quiz to check your understanding.
PBS
Pbs Teachers: Changing Your Mind: Nerve Cell Infomercials
Build nerve cell models in cooperative groups, and articulate the structure and function of nerve cells to explore the nervous system. Describe specific elements of human physiology by "advertising" the nervous system in nerve cell...
BiologyWise
Biology Wise: Endothelial Cells and Epithelial Cells
Discusses the differences between endothelial and epithelial cells, including where they are found in the human body, their function, and their structure.
Other
Dr. Saul: Biology in Motion
This interactive site provides animations and activities in several areas of physiology. The images are simple, but clear. The accompanying text provides a good description of the process being shown.
Colorado State University
Colorado State University: Gross and Microscopic Anatomy of the Stomach
Describes the human stomach in terms of its structural components.
Open Curriculum
Open Curriculum: The Skeletal System
After studying this article, students will be able to identify the functions and structure of bones, types of bones, bone development, parts of bones, types of joints, and bone disorders.
National Cancer Institute at the National Institutes of Health
Seer Training Modules: Introduction to the Lymphatic System
Self-guided learning activity where students learn about the structure and function of the human lymphatic system. There is a short quiz at the end of the lesson to check for understanding.
National Cancer Institute at the National Institutes of Health
Seer Training Modules: Introduction to the Reproductive System
Self-guided learning activity where students learn about the structure and function of the male and female reproductive systems. There is a short quiz at the end of the lesson to check for understanding.
TED Talks
Ted: Ted Ed: How We See Color
There are three types of color receptors in your eye: red, green and blue. But how do we see the amazing kaleidoscope of other colors that make up our world? The following learning module explains how humans can see everything from...
Sophia Learning
Sophia: Ear Anatomy and Hearing
This lesson will give an overview of the anatomy of the human ear.