Sophia Learning
Sophia: Animals: Human Cardiovascular System: Lesson 4
This lesson provides an overview that explains the cardiovascular system in humans. It is 4 of 4 in the series titled "Animals: Human Cardiovascular System."
LM Digital Media
Kids World Fun: Burly & Grum Beyond the Forest [Pdf]
Groblins live deep in the heart of the Great Forest and very few people know they exist. Despite the fact Grum is only a young groblin his two brothers throw him out of his home and tell him he has to go away and prove that he's brave...
Curated OER
Kids Health: How the Body Works
A colorful, interactive site for kids and teens. A holistic approach to learning about your body, including topics such as feelings, drugs, injuries, and other health issues. Available in Spanish.
BioEd Online
Bio Ed Online: Microgravity
In this lesson young scholars will use water balloons to simulate the effects of gravity and microgravity on fluid distribution in the body.
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.
University of Kansas Medical Center
University of Kansas Medical Center: Basic Histopathology
These microscopic images of different cells and tissues from the human organs gives an idea of some the pathological processes that occur and the importance of histology.
Science Buddies
Science Buddies: Effects of Exercise: Changes in Carbon Dioxide Output
Everybody knows that your body needs oxygen to keep going, and that you breathe out carbon dioxide as waste. What happens when you exercise? You've probably noticed that you breathe faster, and your heart beats faster. What triggers your...
American Museum of Natural History
American Museum of Natural History: O Logy: Stuff to Do: Wear a Chimp
Illustrated instructions for a constructing bracelet from a section of the DNA code for a chimp, a sunflower, a grizzly, the human heart, or any one of six other plants or animals.
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...
PBS
Pbs Teachers: Drinking Straw Pulse Measurer
Measure the human pulse by counting the movements of a drinking straw attached with clay to the pulse point on the neck. Predict activities that affect pulse rate, and compare your pulse with another person's.
Greek Gods
Greek Gods: Demigods & Spirits: Eros
Eros (Cupid), the winged god of Love in Ancient Greece, shot golden arrows into the hearts of both humans and gods.
Curated OER
Kids Health: About Kids Health
This page for the huge KidsHealth site gives you a jumping-off point and an overview of the site's content, purpose, and usage. With sections for parents, kids, and teens, KidsHealth has been online since 1995 and today it is accessed...
US National Archives
Nara: Teaching With Documents: Poster Art From World War Ii
The National Archives and Records Administration (NARA) explores how words and posters waged a constant battle for the hearts and minds of the American citizenry during World War II.
PBS
Pbs Ken Burns: American Lives: Mark Twain
In his time, Mark Twain was considered the funniest man on earth. Yet he was also an unflinching critic of human nature, using his humor to attack hypocrisy, greed and racism. In this series, Ken Burns has created an illuminating...
Curated OER
Heart of a 26 Year Old Man, Perforated by a Bullet, New York, 1937
Various pictures of parts of the human anatomy showing gun shot trauma are found on this interesting site. .
TED Talks
Ted: Ted Ed: Capturing Authentic Narratives
Journalism can be much more than reporting. An authentic, human narrative touches audiences and keeps them reading. Learn how to shape a human-centered news story, and the importance of facts, context, and heart. Free registration is...
North Central Regional Educational Laboratory
Kids learn.org: Circulatory System
What do you know about the circulatory system? This site features several links to help you increase your knowledge of this fascinating human body system.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Life Science: Blood Vessels
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] The blood vessels are an important part of the cardiovascular system. They connect the heart to every cell in the body. Arteries carry blood away from the heart,...
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Life Science: 11.21 Cardiovascular System
Understand the structure and function human cardiovascular system.
BioEd Online
Bio Ed Online: A System of Transport
For this lesson, students are required to work in teams to simulate the volume of blood moving through the circulatory system by transferring blliquid into-and through-a series of containers.
BioEd Online
Bio Ed Online: What Is Blood Pressure?
In this lesson learners measure their own blood pressure and learn about the health effects of high blood pressure.
National Academy of Engineering
Health Technologies Timeline
Find a timeline of important medical inventions of the 20th century. Inventions include the first electrocardiograph, the first kidney dialysis machine, the first plastic contact lens, and the first artificial heart.
Michigan State University
Michigan State University: Digital Learning Center for Microbial Ecology: Microbe Zoo: Poo Corner
A light-hearted and informative section about the role of microorganisms in decomposing human waste. It has a colorful, clickable graphic aiding in navigation of the site. Fun and informative.
Curated OER
Unesco: India: Kaziranga National Park
In the heart of Assam, this park is one of the last areas in eastern India undisturbed by a human presence. It is inhabited by the world's largest population of one-horned rhinoceroses, as well as many mammals, including tigers,...
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