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Wherever We Go, There They Are!
The central video for this instructional activity is not available through the included resource link. However, the activity that simulates the passing of a virus through a population is impacting and the other resource links are...
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Identification of Positive Streptococci
After being introduced to the genus Straptococcus, biology buffs set up agar plates, esculin slants, and salt broth tubes with different species to test. The level of laboratory skills required to perform this activity makes it most...
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Immune, Lymphatic System
A fantastic slideshow that has images, details, definitions and trivia to accompany each structure and response involved with the immune system. The slides are very useful for all levels of the immune response. A complete sets of notes...
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The Nervous System
In this nervous system instructional activity, students complete a crossword puzzle given 15 clues about the structures of the nervous system such as the brain and spinal cord and the functions of the nervous system.
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Physics: Motion and Disease
Students read media and identify examples of science technology and society. In this physics lesson, students learn about acceleration and velocity. Students estimate how many people would have come in contact with a person who...
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The Nervous System from A to Z
In this nervous system alphabet book worksheet, students study 26 neuroscience terms as they read the 26 terms and their definitions in the glossary. Some of the terms included are: receptor, unipolar, white matter, axon, hemisphere,...
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Your Immune System
For this immune system worksheet, students identify and name treatments that are currently available for the AIDS virus. Then they discuss some potential vaccines. Students also describe how new AIDS drugs are tested.
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Central Nervous System Study Questions
In this central nervous system worksheet, young scholars define 24 terms associated with the human central nervous system. They answer 28 short answer questions dealing with the structures and function of the CNS.
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Fighting Invisible Enemies
Students examine antibiotics, what they do and what things were like before we had them. In this antibiotics lesson plan students research bacteria and antibiotics then as a group prepare a written report.
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Researching Infectious Diseases
In this researching infectious diseases worksheet, students write a report on one of the infectious diseases listed, using the web links for research, then answering 13 short answer questions about it.
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The Nervous System
In this nervous system activity, students review the structure and function of the central nervous system. This activity has 1 drawing and 17 fill in the blank statements.
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Health Problems 3
In this health problems worksheet, students write next to each problem if they think it's life threatening or not. Students have 15 health problems to look at.
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Meningitis Foundation of America: Frequently Asked Questions About Meningitis
Talks about what meningitis is, the different types, how common each type is, causes, how it's spread, and has much more information.
TED Talks
Ted: Ted Ed: Why Is Meningitis So Dangerous?
Melvin Sanicas examines how Meningitis affects our bodies.
About Kids Health
About Kids Health: Meningitis
Features extensive illustrated information on meningitis. Learn what it is, the symptoms, the causes, warning signs, prevention, and treatment.
US National Library of Medicine
Medline Plus: Meninges of the Brain
Contains a brief description and diagram of the meninges of the brain. Also mentions the functions of the meninges.
National Cancer Institute at the National Institutes of Health
Seer Training Modules: Cells, Tissues, and Membranes
Self-guided learning activity where students learn about cell structure and function, different types of tissues, and various kinds of membranes in the body. There is a short quiz at the end of the lesson to check for understanding.
About Kids Health
About Kids Health: An Overview of the Brain
Learn all about the brain and how it works in this interactive teaching aid that highlights the anatomy and function of the brain using colorful animated illustrations.
BioEd Online
Bio Ed Online: The Brain: Protection
What protects the brain? Why does the brain need to be protected? In this lesson students will learn about the fragility of the brain and that it is enclosed by the skull, which protects the brain and forms the shape of the head.
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Kids Health: Your Child's Immunizations
Lets you know when you should be concerned and call a doctor for help.
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Kids Health: Spinal Tap (Lumbar Puncture)
Site provides information and discussion about the spinal tap, also known as the lumbar puncture. Gives information about what it is, why it's done, and how one might prepare for it.
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Centers for Disease Control
This government organization is responsible for tracking, controlling, and preventing the spread of disease and health problems in the United States. Learn about current health concerns and find data on national health issues.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Life Science: Diseases of the Nervous System
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] The nervous system controls sensing, feeling, and thinking. It also controls movement and just about every other body function. That's why problems with the nervous...