Students examine the basics of the nervous system through an interactive program. They discover how the brain is linked to muscle movement. They can test cells through the interactive program to see how it reacts to different stimuli.

Students read the article Blood Test Predicts When You'll Die. In this reading comprehension lesson, students read the article and complete a variety of activities. They work individually and in pairs to complete questions dealing with...

Learners research their role and develop a group position on the appropriate use of fetal tissue transplantation. They engage in role play discussion focused on the case study.

Seventh graders discuss traits, traits that are inherited and how genes and chromosomes carry the code for traits. They research genetic disorders and their link to chromosome abnormalites and write a report on their findings. which...

Students encounter a real-life robotic arm that may help stroke victims regain control of their environment. The Robotic physical therapy--the new science. They research the history and foundation to this unique alternative to long care...

In this English worksheet, students read "Eating Fish is Good for the Brain," and then respond to 47 fill in the blank, 7 short answer, 20 matching, and 8 true or false questions about the selection.

Alzheimer's disease (AD) is the most common form of dementia among older people. Discover the symptoms, treatments, and latest Alzheimer's research.

Early-onset Alzheimer's disease is a form of Alzheimer disease (AD) that develops before the age of 65. This form represents less than 10 percent of all people with Alzheimer's. This article discusses risk factors, genetics, diagnosis,...

This site provides a detailed overview of Alzheimer's Disease. Content explores signs and symptoms, causes, risk factors, screening and diagnosis, treatment options, and much more.

All the basic information you need about Alzheimer Disease can be found at this great interactive, multimedia website. Topics like: causes, inheritance, treatment, testing, and diagnosis are all covered. There is also a great section...

Comprehensive site with general information about Alzheimer's disease. Provides updates on conferences and events, links to current research or related sites, and more.

Designed for high school students, this site has a lot of interesting information about Alzheimer's disease. Definitions, symptoms etc. Also a short story about President Ronald Reagan.

This site reveals that there is no preventative treatment for Alzheimer's disease. However this site discusses treatments to help the symptoms of Alzheimer's disease.

Alzheimer's disease is the most common cause of dementia, affecting over 40 million people worldwide. And though it was discovered over a century ago, scientists are still grappling for a cure. This lesson describes how Alzheimer's...

Outstanding source of information on Alzheimer's Disease from the United States government. Has links to other resources on this topic.

Read this passage and study the chart to answer a five-question quiz related to Differential Memory Loss and Alzheimer's Disease.

What's the difference between normal forgetting and Alzheimer Disease which affects some older people? Find out what happens in the brain when you have this disease and how the doctor will treat it.

Read about a 2002 medical study performed to assess the relationship between foods rich in vitamin E and Alzheimer's disease risk. This website summarizes the findings of this study and briefly introduces the purposes of other vitamin E...

This organization acts as an umbrella for Alzheimer associations around the world. This organization also offers support and information to people with dementia and their caregivers.

[Free Registration/Login Required] This informational text passage explains the symptoms and prognosis for Alzheimer's Disease. This passage is a stand-alone curricular piece that reinforces essential reading skills and strategies and...

This site allows you to research drugs such as Aricept and Exelon that are available in Canada to treat people with Alzheimer's disease. This site also explains that drugs to stop the disease are not yet available.

This article reveals that researchers have devised a way to measure the severity of Alzheimer's disease using an index.

Everything you need to know about Alzheimer's Disease in one accessible place. Explore this incurable disease, its symptoms, stages, risks, treatments and complications. Additional information is included for those caring for a patient...

This informative site explains what Alzheimer's is and delves into testing, treatment and FAQ's related to the disease. It is important to note that there are no tests available that positively diagnose Alzheimer's. A diagnosis is made...