From a chapter on Fluid Statics in a Physics textbook. This section of the chapter covers the different types of fluid pressures in the human body and how they are measured. Includes problems and exercises.

An illustrated article which helps students understand the levels of organization of the human body.

See how the human heart moves blood through the body in this animated feature from the NOVA: "Cut to the Heart" Web site.

How does the sense of touch work? Is the sense of touch more sensitive in some parts of the body, such as fingertips, than in others? In this lesson plan students explore the sense of touch by identifying mystery objects with their eyes...

This is a student-led exploration of the systems of the human body, through technology. Students will work cooperatively to develop a PowerPoint presentation that will thoroughly explain each system. Systems included are: circulatory...

Through the use of free-body diagrams and Newton's laws, students analyze the motion of two objects together.

When you breathe, you transport oxygen to the body's cells to keep them working, while also clearing your system of the carbon dioxide that this work generates. How do we accomplish this crucial and complex task without even thinking...

Students read text and color leach labeled part of the nephron in the human kidney to understand the structure and function of the kidney. This is a ready-to-use teacher resource for biology review.

If you have ever had to adjust to a new time zone, you have noticed that it takes a while before you start to feel normal again. By shifting your sleep and activity schedule, you have altered the pattern of your body's circadian rhythms....

Self-guided learning activity where students learn about the functions, processes, and anatomy of the human body. There is a short quiz at the end of the lesson to check for understanding.

At this site, students can interact with the muscular system of the human body. Click on a region of the body or the name of a muscle, and zoom in to examine it. Outlines and magnifying glasses appear and when you click on them, you see...

Through informational text, video clips, practice problems, and external assignments, students discover the structure and function of the endocrine system of the human body.

A 22-page textbook chapter identifying sensory systems of animals and humans for those studying how the various senses assist adaptation to environments. Investigates classes of environmental stimuli as well as gives an in-depth...

Information about the digestive system, why digestion is important, how food is digested, and how the process is controlled. Includes a diagram of the body parts involved.

How your ears and your brain turn the sound waves out there in the world into the experience of music in your head, remains a mystery to many, but yet we all experience and even enjoy sounds and music. If you're interested in doing a...

With this module, students will be able to identify three main adaptations of the small intestine's wall that increase its absorptive capacity. Students will also trace the pathway of food waste from its point of entry into the large...

Although one third of the population suffers from motion sickness, scientists aren't exactly sure what causes it. Like the common cold, it's a seemingly simple problem that's still without a cure. And if you think it's bad on a long...

Throughout the day, your nervous system monitors and makes endless adjustments to your body's basic systems--all to keep you alive. This interactive feature illustrates the complexity of such a task.

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.

Self-guided learning activity where students learn about the structure and function of the human muscular system. There is a short quiz at the end of the lesson to check for understanding.

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.

Provides a general overview of comets, asteroids, and meteorites. Content includes ways to identify them in the night sky, as well as detailed information on each type of small body.

Self-guided learning activity where students learn about the structure and function of the human cardiovascular system. There is a short quiz at the end of the lesson to check for understanding.

Self-guided learning activity where students learn about the structure and function of the human digestive system. There is a short quiz at the end of the lesson to check for understanding.