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Integumentary System
This document can be used as a slide show to introduce your human body systems class to the integumentary system, also know as skin. Topics outlined include the roles of skin, details about its its layers, and color (cause and...
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Integumentary System
In this integumentary system worksheet, 9th graders list the two major layers of the skin and name the type of tissue composing each layer. Then they describe the structure and function of the hypodermis. Students also list three types...
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Body Organization and Structure
In this human body organization and structure worksheet, students complete 21 fill in the blank questions in the format of word scrambles, riddles, and puzzles.
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Advanced Matching - The Organ Systems
What's the difference between the digestive system and the endocrine system? Explore 12 body systems in this anatomy matching worksheet, for which learners find descriptions corresponding to anatomical terminology. Some of the...
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Household Hazardous Waste Reduction
Learners discover the different types of hazardous waste. They examine ways to dispose of the hazardous materials safely and without harming the environment.
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English Exercises: Mysteries of Anatomy
Consider this online interactive activity as a way to practice the names that often accompany human anatomy, such as the crown of the head and the roof of the mouth. Learners select an anatomy word with a double meaning from a drop-down...
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Human Body Quiz
In this human body worksheet, students complete short answer questions about the organs in the body and their functions. Students complete 20 questions.
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Activity: Bird Beak Buffet
Students study the functions of bird beaks. In this animal evolution lesson, students compare and contrast different types of bird beaks focusing on how the beaks are adapted to the foods the birds eat. Students record and graph their...
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Shop projects Summer Smile Program
Students explore the list of products available to make and choose at least 2. In this project lesson plan students pick and choose their own projects to create in a shop class.
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The Internet Dermatology Society: Anatomy of the Skin
Despite the title of the page, this site explores the entire integumentary system, including skin, hair and nails. Content also includes the cutaneous sensory and cutaneous vascular systems, pigmentary system, sweat glands, sebaceous...
OpenStax
Open Stax: Anatomy & Physiology: Accessory Structures of the Skin
Learn here about the accessory structures of the skin, including, hair, nails, sweat glands, and sebaceous glands.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Life Science: Nails and Hair
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Along with the skin, the integumentary system includes the nails and hair. Both the skin and hair contain the tough protein, keratin. The keratin makes your nails...
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Kids Health: My Body
For elementary school children, this page presents information about lungs, muscles, digestive system, teeth, skin, tongue, hair, heart, and more.
The Franklin Institute
Franklin Institute: Cutting Dead Cells
This site briefly explores how the integumentary system supports the excretory system in the removal of waste through the growth of hair, fingernails, and toenails.
Open Curriculum
Open Curriculum: Integumentary System
With this article, students will be able to identify the structures that make up the integumentary system, their functions, and health conditions that may affect parts of the system.
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Sinoe Medical Association: The Integumentary System [Pdf]
This is a 62-page course slideshow for a beginning anatomy class at the university level. It has lots of pictures and detailed information about the integumentary system, great for reviewing basic parts or as an extra classroom resource.
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Vitamin Information Center Vitamin B 2
This site provides very brief information on vitamin B2 which is also known as riboflavin.