Sophia Learning
Sophia: Organ Systems: Lesson 1
This lesson will introduce the 11 organ systems of the body, giving a brief overview of their function. It is 1 of 2 in the series titled "Organ Systems."
Curated OER
Kids Health: How the Body Works Movies and Activities
Short, colorful movies explain each of the body's systems: skeletal, cardiovascular, digestive, urinary, respiratory, endocrine, skin, immune, muscular, and nervous. Once you've seen the movie, click on the Activity Page link for...
Other
Cd: Type 2 Diabetes in Children and Adolescents
Journal article on Type 2 diabetes in children and its emerging problem.
Other
University of Virginia Health System: Conditions and Treatments: Achondroplasia
Information on achondroplasia, a genetic condition that causes dwarfism.
Other
Nrdc: 9 Ways to Avoid Hormone Disrupting Chemicals
Endocrine disruptors are in a wide range of consumer products. This article lists tips for how to protect yourself from this health hazard.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Biology: Homeostasis
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Explains the process in which organ systems work to maintain a stable internal environment.
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.
Science Museum, London
Making the Modern World: What Is Stress?
This website gives an overview of stress, its causes, and the physical and psychological results. Case studies and a glossary are included.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Hormones
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] In the following online lesson students will learn to explain how hormones work by binding to receptors of target cells.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Cushing's Syndrome and the Hypothalamic Pituitary Axis
Questions related to the functions of the endocrine systems and ways in which hormones coordinate the organ systems.
University of California
Berkeley Edu: Animal Behavior [Pdf]
Observable coordinated responses to stimuli. Originates with genes that direct the formation of tissues and organs of the animal body (nervous & endocrine systems).
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
Read the passage on Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus, study the charts and complete the five-question quiz related to the endocrine system.
Other
Twow/origin of the Mammalian Brain
Very deep discussion about the evolution and advancements found in the mammalian brain. Not for the faint of heart, but a lot of interesting readable information.
Wikimedia
Wikipedia: Hypothalamus
This site from the encyclopedia, Wikipedia, provides a brief open-source encyclopedic explanation of what the hypothalamus is and what its functions are. Links are provided throughout this paragraph along with a picture showing where the...
TED Talks
Ted: Ted Ed: How Does O Ur Thyroid Work?
Nestled in the tissues of your neck is a small, unassuming organ that wields enormous power over our bodies: the thyroid. This video explains how the thyroid, like the operations manager in a company, is tasked with making sure that all...
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Biology: Hormones
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] How hormones work by binding to receptors of target cells.
Sophia Learning
Sophia: Adrenal Glands
This lesson will identify the adrenal glands and the role they play in the body.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Regulation of Growth Hormone
Read a passage on the regulation of growth hormones and answer the follow-up questions.
Ducksters
Ducksters: Biology for Kids: Organs
Study all about the biology of the body's specialized tissues called organs. Also organ systems including nervous, digestive, respiratory, endocrine, and circulatory on this site.
Mocomi & Anibrain Digital Technologies
Mocomi: Function of the Liver and Pancreas
Discusses the function of the liver and the pancreas and provides fun facts.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Measuring Hormone Levels
Practice questions over measuring hormone levels.
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