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University of Washington

University of Washington: Osteoporosis and Bone Physiology

For Students 9th - 10th
This site, from the University of Washington, is designed to educate physicians and patients about osteoporosis and bone physiology.
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Wikimedia

Wikipedia: Klinefelter's Syndrome

For Students 9th - 10th
Wikipedia entry for Klinefelter's Syndrome in both mammals and adults. Links are also given for additional information on related subjects.
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Other

The Arthritis Webpages: Osteoporosis

For Students 9th - 10th
This article covers several different areas related to osteoporosis, including different disease types, risk factors, and prevention and treatment measures.
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Other

Osteoporosis Australia

For Students 9th - 10th
This site contains information on the Osteoporosis Australia organization. It has useful links for definitions and prevention and treatment measures.
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Other

Endocrine Web: Osteoporosis Center

For Students 9th - 10th
Click on different topics to learn everything you need to know about osteoporosis.
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Curated OER

Kids Health: What Do Food Labels Really Say?

For Students 9th - 10th
An overview of food labeling history and importance, how to read food labels, basic components of a food label, and a comparison of different foods.
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TeachEngineering

Teach Engineering: Our Amazing Skeleton

For Teachers 3rd - 8th
This lesson covers the topic of human bones and joints. Students learn about the skeleton, the number of and types of bones in the body, and how outer space affects astronauts' bones. Students also learn how to take care of their bones...
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National Institutes of Health

The Nih Osteoporosis and Related Bone Diseases: National Resource Center

For Students 9th - 10th
The NIH Osteoporosis and Related Bone Diseases ~ National Resource Center provide patients, health professionals, and the public with an important link to resources and information on metabolic bone diseases. The mission of NIH ORBD~NRC...
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American Academy of Family Physicians

Aafp: The Female Athlete Triad

For Students 9th - 10th
This article from the American Family Physician journal is designed for female athletes. It includes the definition, risk factors, signs, diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of the female athlete triad.
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CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Life Science: Keeping Bones and Joints Healthy

For Students 6th - 8th
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] You can help keep your bones and skeletal system healthy by eating well and getting enough exercise. Weight-bearing exercises help keep bones strong. Learn more...
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Other

Your Disease Risk

For Students 9th - 10th
Learners examine their risk of developing five of the most important diseases in the United States. Tips for prevention are included. The diseases evaluated are cancer, diabetes, heart disease, osteoporosis, and a stroke.
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WebMD

Web Md: Klinefelter's Syndrome

For Students 9th - 10th
This site from WebMD Health is a very informative approach to klinefelter's syndrome. It has a fairly in-depth topic overview, then discusses symptoms, exams, treatment, home care and other places to get help.
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Other

The Lupus Site

For Students 9th - 10th
Lupus (SLE) is an autoimmune disease that can affect virtually any system in the body. Think of it as an allergic reaction to one's own body, which then attacks its own cells and tissues, causing inflammation, pain, and possible organ...
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Sophia Learning

Sophia: Skeletal Health and Disorders

For Students 9th - 10th
This lesson will help students to classify common disorders and injuries associated with the skeleton.
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Other

Osteoporosis Resource Centers: What Is Osteoporosis?

For Students 9th - 10th
This site is offered by an organization of physicians' offices in the Mid-Atlantic region for educating the public as well as the diagnosis, treatment and management of osteoporosis.
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Khan Academy

Khan Academy: Osteoporosis and Bone Density

For Students 9th - 10th
This is a five-question quiz pertaining to the passage "Osteoporosis and Bone Density."
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CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Life Science: 11.7 Bone Health

For Students 5th - 9th
Learn about human bones and how to keep them healthy.
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Khan Academy

Khan Academy: Disorders of the Skeletal System and Bone Remodeling

For Students 9th - 10th
Read a passage about disorders of the skeletal system and answer the follow-up questions.
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University of Arizona

Bone Builders Volunteers in Maricopa County

For Students 9th - 10th
This site is offered by a cooperative extension office that is training volunteers to teach women how to build strong bones and prevent osteoporosis.
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American Association for Clinical Chemistry

Lab Tests Online: Osteoporosis

For Students 9th - 10th
This concise but informative site examines the different types of osteoporosis, tests to determine if osteoporosis is present, and treatment options.
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Curated OER

Kids Health: Osteoporosis

For Students 3rd - 8th
When someone's bones weaken they are said to have osteoporosis. Learn all about the different types, signs and symptoms, and how it is treated. Find out what you can do to prevent getting it as an adult.