Curated OER
Univ. Of Washington: Neuroscience for Kids
"Created for all students and teachers who would like to learn more about the nervous system," this extensive University of Washington site offers information, resources, games, and activities galore. Offers dozens of links to related...
TeachEngineering
Teach Engineering: Sound Line
Students learn the decibel reading of various noises and why high-level readings damage hearing. Sound types and decibel readings are written on sheets of paper, and students arrange the sounds from the lowest to highest decibel levels....
Understood For All
Understood.org: Trouble With Self Regulation: What You Need to Know
Self-regulation skills develop gradually, and there are ways to help your child improve. This article discusses working on self-awareness, impulse control, and goal-setting to help your child learn to self-regulate.
Other
Adrenal Gland Disorders
The body has two adrenal glands, one near the top of each kidney. The inner part (medulla) of the adrenal glands secretes hormones such as adrenaline (epinephrine) that affect blood pressure, heart rate, sweating, and other activities...
Treehut
Suzy's World: Touch
At this site find out how you can feel hot and cold and try this experiment using your sensory nerves.