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Concordia: Defense Mechanisms

For Students 9th - 10th
Lists and describes defense mechanisms. Provides an exercise for readers to match situations/behaviors with a defense mechansism.
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Defense Mechanisms

For Students 9th - 10th
Lists defense mechanisms and provides good example of each.
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OpenStax

Open Stax: Anatomy & Physiology: Barrier Defenses and Innate Immune Response

For Students 9th - 10th
Students use this module to learn about the barrier defenses and the immune defense functions of the human body.
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Planet psych.com: Defense Mechanisms and Why We Use Them

For Students 9th - 10th
Brief description of some of the most common defense mechanisms and short explanation of why people use them.
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Clermont College: Immune System

For Students 9th - 10th
This complete resource provides a thorough discussion of the immune system. Topics include the non-specific defense mechanism, specific defense mechanism, humoral immune system, cell-mediated immune system, and more.
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Open Curriculum

Open Curriculum: Immune System: Nonspecific Defenses

For Students 9th - 10th
Students will be able to describe mechanical, chemical, and biological barriers that keep most pathogens out of the human body.
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Psych Page: Defenses

For Students 9th - 10th
This resource presents a terms list of psychological defenses, including withdrawal, displacement, sublimation, and projection, with definitions and typical manifestations.
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Giant Pacific Octopus

For Students 9th - 10th
In this interesting site, you will delve into information about the world's largest octopus. Learn about the defense mechanisms that octopuses use and weapons they use on their prey.
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CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Life Science: Inflammatory Response

For Students 6th - 8th
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] A scrape is a break in the skin that may let pathogens enter the body. If bacteria enter through the scrape, they could cause an infection. These bacteria would then...
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BiologyWise

Biology Wise: Understanding Batesian Mimicry

For Students 9th - 10th
Biological mimicry is a fascinating subject and Batesian mimicry does not disappoint. It occurs as a protective mechanism when one defenseless species mimics characteristics of a species that can harm or even poison a predator. Examples...
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BBC

Bbc Nature: Venezuela Pebble Toad

For Students 9th - 10th
Venezuela pebble toads have a very unusual defense mechanism, shared with only a few close relatives. They roll themselves up into a ball and bounce down the hill, away from danger. Learn more about the Venezuela pebble toad in this...
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University of Kentucky

Uk Entomology: Stinging Caterpillars

For Students 9th - 10th
Peruse this site and discover why not all caterpillars are meant to be held. Learn how to spot a stinging caterpillar and discover why they are equipped with this defense mechanism.
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CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Biology: Barriers to Pathogens

For Students 9th - 10th
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Explains the body's first line of defense against pathogens, such as the skin and body fluids.
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Scholastic

Scholastic: Build Your Own Caterpillar

For Students 2nd - 7th
Choose adaptation features that will help a caterpillar to survive when predators are nearby. Students enter their reasons for choosing the characteristics they did, and receive feedback.
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Save, Suicide Awareness Voices of Education

For Students 9th - 10th
Information and education about suicide and its prevention. Links to facts, misconceptions, Q&As, books, and other articles on the topic.
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BioMan Biology

Bio Man Biology: Conflict: Immunity

For Students 9th - 10th
Tutorial and game on vocabulary and functions of the immune system. Covers different cell types, immune responses, germs and pathogens, and antibiotics.
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Personal: Sigmund Freud's Theories

For Students 9th - 10th
Description of the main tennents of Freud's theories. Author gives his personal criticism of these theories. Interesting site because of perspectives given.
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Australian Broadcasting Corporation

Australian Broadcasting Corporation: News in Science: Crabs Change Color

For Students 9th - 10th
From ABC News in Science, Stephen Pincock's article, "Crabs change color to escape hungry birds," focuses on research conducted on tiny fiddler crabs and their defense mechanisms.

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