Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Who Stole My Salad?

For Teachers 8th
Eighth graders explain how protein is made in the cell. In this biology lesson, 8th graders translate RNA and DNA using an internet database. They determine the thief based on evidence collected.
eBook
OpenStax

Open Stax: Anatomy and Physiology: Female Reproductive System

For Students 9th - 10th
Students learn about the structure and function of the organs of the female reproductive system.
eBook
OpenStax

Open Stax: Anatomy and Physiology: Male Reproductive System

For Students 9th - 10th
Students learn about the structure and function of the organs of the male reproductive system.
Handout
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corp.

Merck Manual: Female Reproductive System

For Students 9th - 10th
The female reproductive system is discussed on this site from The Merck Manual. Click the links at the top of the page for in-depth information about the structure and function of the external and internal genital organs.
Unit Plan
National Cancer Institute at the National Institutes of Health

Seer Training Modules: Introduction to the Reproductive System

For Students 9th - 10th
Self-guided learning activity where students learn about the structure and function of the male and female reproductive systems. There is a short quiz at the end of the lesson to check for understanding.
Unit Plan
CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Life Science: Reproductive System Health

For Students 6th - 8th
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Along with shin guards, a protective cup is useful in preventing injuries. Wearing a protective cup also prevents a potentially serious injury to the testes. Learn...
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McGraw Hill

Glencoe Biology: Reproductive Systems: Self Check Quiz

For Students 9th - 10th
Answer these five multiple-choice questions about the human reproductive systems. After answers are submitted, students can review their mistakes.
eBook
CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Life Science: 11.77 Reproductive System Disorders

For Students 5th - 9th
Read about some of the most common reproductive disorders in both males and females.
eBook
OpenStax

Open Stax: Anatomy and Physiology: Male and Female Reproductive Development

For Students 9th - 10th
Find out about the development and hormonal changes associated with reproductive development for both males and females.
Interactive
North Central Regional Educational Laboratory

Ncrel: Human Body Systems Resource

For Students 9th - 10th
What do you know about the different human body systems? This site features information on each of the different systems. Students and teachers will benefit from this comprehensive resource.
Handout
eSchool Today

E School Today: Your Cool Facts and Tips on Sexual Reproduction

For Students 4th - 8th
The basics of how humans reproduce is covered here. Learn about female and male reproductive organs, mating, fertilization, how a fetus develops, and birth.
Handout
Texas A&M University

Organ Systems: Story Time: William Harvey

For Students 9th - 10th
William Harvey, doctor during the Age of Enlightenment, challenged mainstream understanding of the heart and the circulation of blood. Read about his early education and his scientific inquiry.
Article
Curated OER

Kids Health: Varicocele

For Students 9th - 10th
The varicocele are veins in the male reproductive system that ensure the proper delivery of sperm. If you're interested in learning more about how this takes place or are concerned and need information, this is a good place to start....
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American Museum of Natural History

American Museum of Natural History: Sharks and Rays: Myth and Reality

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn about the reproductive system of the dogfish shark through a video gallery. Also read about the myth that sharks must constantly swim or they will die. PDF transcripts are available for each video.
Handout
BiologyWise

Biology Wise: Facts About Flatworms

For Students 9th - 10th
Describes flatworm characteristics, including their physical features, types, nervous system, respiration, digestive system, and reproductive system.
Activity
TeachEngineering

Teach Engineering: You're the Expert

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Student teams learn about and devise technical presentations on four reproductive technology topics pregnancy ultrasound, amniocentesis, in-vitro fertilization or labor anesthetics. Each team acts as a panel of engineers asked to make a...
Article
Curated OER

Kids Health: Endometriosis

For Students 9th - 10th
Menstruating monthly usually accompanies cramps. For some people these cramps can be excessively painful. If you are experiencing such pains you may have endometriosis. You can learn more about the condition in this article. It also...
Unit Plan
Other

U.s. Department of Health and Human Services: Teens Reporductive. E Learning Mod

For Students 9th - 10th
This course covers the following areas: Purpose and objectives of the online course Distinguishing among values, beliefs and facts Managing personal beliefs, personal values and facts Using the Values Question Protocol Tool to answer...
Unit Plan
CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Life Science: Menstrual Cycle

For Students 6th - 8th
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] The menstrual cycle is a series of changes in the reproductive system of mature females that repeats every month. Learn more about the menstrual cycle in this...
Article
Curated OER

Kids Health: Turner Syndrome

For Students 9th - 10th
Turner Syndrome affects about 1 in every 2000 females. This can cause many of the changes that take place during puberty to not develop. This article focuses on the effects of Turner Syndrome and how people live with the disorder. Links...
Unit Plan
Other

Biology Guide: Human Life Span

For Students 9th - 10th
Students learn about the human life-span. Some topics investigated in the tutorial are reproduction, nervous system, skeletal muscle, and homeostasis.
Lesson Plan
SEDL

The Human Body [Pdf]

For Teachers 3rd - 8th
A large PDF unit that teaches students about the human body systems. Incorporates many activities and integrates math and language arts.
Website
Other

Boat Safe Kids

For Students 3rd - 5th
This is a delightful site about boats and boating. Lots of games plus a terrific overview of the history of navigation. Includes a visit to a reproduction of Columbus' Nina.
Unit Plan
OpenStax

Open Stax: Functions of Human Life

For Students 9th - 10th
The different organ systems each have different functions and therefore unique roles to perform in physiology. These many functions can be summarized in terms of a few that we might consider definitive of human life. Learn here about the...