Unit Plan
CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Nervous System Disorders

For Students 9th - 10th
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] This online lesson helps students identify nervous system disorders.
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Khan Academy

Khan Academy: Neurodegeneration and Genome Mutations

For Students 9th - 10th
Read the passage and study the graphics to complete the five-question quiz that follows.
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WebMD

Web Md: Health News

For Students 9th - 10th
WebMD is a very helpful online health resource. Coverage includes the latest health & medical news, with in-depth medical references at your fingertips. Topics that range from diabetes to second hand smoking are discussed by medical...
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NBC

Msnbc: In Memoriam Ronald W. Reagan 1911 2004

For Students 9th - 10th
Explore President Ronald Reagan's funeral through the tributes and pictures of those that knew him best, including family, friends, and White House reporters. Features include articles on Reagan's presidency, legacy, and presidential...
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American Academy of Family Physicians

Family doctor.org: Dementia

For Students 9th - 10th
This article provides several answers to some perplexing questions about the behavior of people suffering from dementia. The subjects that are covered include: what is dementia, how is dementia treated, how can I deal with agitation, and...
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Healthline Media

Medical News Today: What Is Amnesia?

For Students 9th - 10th
Amnesia is the loss of memory. Learn what the causes can be, the different types, the symptoms, how it is diagnosed, and what the treatments are.
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Khan Academy

Khan Academy: Memory Questions

For Students 9th - 10th
This is a ten-question quiz pertaining to memory.
Lesson Plan
PBS

Pbs Learning Media: Point of View: The Genius of Marian: The Art of Caregiving

For Teachers 9th - 10th
In this lesson, students delve into the role of family members acting as caregivers for those who are ill, elderly, disabled or otherwise not able to care for themselves regularly and efficiently. Students examine what family caregivers...
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University of Washington

University of Washington: Neurological Disorder Resources

For Students 9th - 10th
Eighteen different categories of mental illness are a part of this resource. Each category of illness has multiple links allowing for a very thorough investigation of each disorder.
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Other

Visiting Nurse Associations of America

For Students 9th - 10th
Home page of association of professional nurses working in the home-care setting. This site includes reference to current publications and also contains information for families and caregivers regarding home healthcare issues.