ICT Games
Ict Games: The Body
In this module students can learn intracate details regarding the four major body systems.
Mocomi & Anibrain Digital Technologies
Mocomi: Function of the Liver and Pancreas
Discusses the function of the liver and the pancreas and provides fun facts.
Other
Nutri Notes: Physiology of the Large Intestine
A description of how food is absorbed and excreted in the large intestine.
University of Minnesota
University of Minnesota: Anatomy Image Bank
Hundreds of anatomy diagrams for classroom or medical use. Each image represented is a simple black-and-white professional drawing of a specific part of the human body.
Other
Colon Cancer Treatment, Patient Information
Site provides good information regarding colon cancer. Gives general information, discusses the four stages of colon cancer, and discusses options for treatment.
Curated OER
Kids Health: What Is Puke?
An informational article on every aspect of "throwing up" for kids. Contains links to the contents of puke and to other pages with more information on the subject.
TeachEngineering
Teach Engineering: Lunch in Outer Space!
Students learn about the unique challenges astronauts face while eating in outer space. They explore different food choices and food packaging. Students learn about the engineering design process, and then, as NASA engineering teams,...
Science Buddies
Science Buddies: I Love Ice Cream, but It Doesn't Love Me: Lactose Intolerance
Pizza, milk shakes, and ice cream sundaes all contain dairy products, therefore they cannot be eaten by the majority of people around the world. Dairy products contain the sugar molecule lactose, and the majority of people on the planet...
BSCS Science Learning
Bscs: Medical Mystery
This is a free middle school science program that supports teachers in the effective instruction of an NGSS-aligned, EQuIP-reviewed body systems curriculum unit. Groups of students will solve a mystery ailment affecting a 13-year-old. A...
ClassFlow
Class Flow: People Grow and Change
[Free Registration/Login Required] This is a 2nd grade unit on how the human body changes, as well as lessons on the heart and lungs, bones and muscles, and the digestive system. This unit includes web links to some fun informational...
About Kids Health
About Kids Health: Constipation
Features an overview on the digestive system disorder known as constipation. Learn what it is, the causes, and different methods of treatment.
University of California
Ucmp: Eutheria
UC Berkeley offers a very general description of the generalized diet of mammals. This means it describes the fact that there is an enormous variety of diets.
Other
Ornithology.com: Foraging and Nutrition
A very good discussion of the nutrition and feeding habits of birds.
Other
Ornithology: Metabolism and Thermoregulation
A good site that discusses the rate at which a bird's metabolism functions and its effect on the body temperature of the animal.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: What Is Inflammatory Bowel Disease?
Inflammatory bowel diseases are chronic relapsing disorders that cause inflammation within the gut, which damages the gut lining. The vast majority of inflammatory bowel disease is due to either ulcerative colitis or Crohn's disease....
Curated OER
Kids Health: Celiac Disease
Do you know what gluten is? People with celiac disease can't eat this protein, which is found in many everyday foods, such as bread. Discover the signs and symptoms, treatment, some gluten-free foods, and how you get it.
Curated OER
Kids Health: Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Find out much information on the sometimes serious stomach ailment called inflammatory bowel disease in this article written especially for kids.
BSCS Science Learning
Bscs: A Medical Mystery
Students are immersed in an online environment that challenges them to solve the medical mystery: "What's Wrong with M'Kenna?" This resource includes the complete middle school science curriculum unit, a teacher's guide, and an online...
Cells Alive
Cells Alive!: Helicobacter Pylori: Bacteria That Cause Ulcers
A short description of bacteria that is found in the stomach lining that causes chronic gastritis and peptic ulcers.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Biology: Invertebrate Evolution
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] An overview of the major events in invertebrate evolution.
Curated OER
Kids Health: Cystic Fibrosis
This article, written for younger readers, explains cystic fibrosis (CF), an inherited disease that causes the body to produce mucus that's extremely thick and sticky.
Ministerio de Educación (Spain)
Ministerio De Educacion: El Enigma De La Nutricion
This is an interactive game that facilitates the learning concepts and processes related to human nutrition. Once you finish the game, you will be given an evaluation that will allow you to have access to other games and activities.
Soft Schools
Soft Schools: Food Nutrition Quiz
Take this interactive, multiple-choice quiz over food nutrition, then review your score and any missed questions at the end.