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Mayo Clinic

Mayo Clinic: High Platelet Count

For Students 9th - 10th
Resource provides great information on Thrombocythemia, or high platelet count. The article is set up as a brief answer to a question about the condition, thrombocythemia. The information is short, factual and interesting.
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Other

Psbc: Introduction to Hematology

For Students 9th - 10th
This well-illustrated overview of blood biology examines the development and function of each of the different types of blood cells. Features include an assessment test.
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Bryn Mawr College

Serendip: From Gene to Protein Transcription and Translation

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Brief text summary of what students learn in the Dragon Genetics II lab along with links to download Student Handouts in PDF and Word formats, and Teacher Preparation Notes in PDF format. Students use paper models to learn transcription...
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eSchool Today

E School Today: Your Cool Tips on Sickle Cell Disease

For Students 4th - 7th
Sickle cell disease is an inherited blood disorder. Learn what it is and how it is passed on, what sickle cell crisis is and its cause, the signs and symptoms of sickle cell disease, how it is treated, tips for traveling if you have it,...
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Oregon State University

Oregon State: Linus Pauling a Centenary Exhibit

For Students 9th - 10th
The life and work of the biochemist, peace activist, and proponent of Vitamin C's benefits, Linus Pauling, is put on display at this museum-quality site.
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Emory University

Sickle Cell Information Center

For Students 9th - 10th
Resource is dedicated to providing the latest information on news and research on sickle cell.
Unit Plan
CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Life Science: Blood Diseases

For Students 6th - 8th
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Problems can occur with red blood cells, white blood cells, platelets, and other parts of the blood. Many blood disorders are genetic, meaning they are inherited...
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TED Talks

Ted: Ted Ed: How This Disease Changes the Shape of Your Cells

For Students 9th - 10th
Amber Yates dives into the science of the malignant sickle-cell mutation.
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Other

Web Health Centre: Diet and Diseases

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn to "watch your plate" to prevent complications associated with diseases and disorders, such as diabetes, obesity, and ulcers. This is a good resource for those with medical problems and those who are healthy and just want general...
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Khan Academy

Khan Academy: Glucose 6 Phosphate Dehydrogenase Deficiency

For Students 9th - 10th
Practice for the MCAT by answering questions on Glucose-6-Phosphate Dehydrogenase Deficiency.
eBook
CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Life Science: 11.28 Blood Diseases

For Students 5th - 9th
Understand how blood illnesses affect human health.
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Khan Academy

Khan Academy: What Causes Red Blood Cells to Sickle?

For Students 9th - 10th
The resource from Khan Academy and the Association of American Medical Colleges provides study content for the MCAT. This resource provides questions related to the structure and characteristics of hemoglobin proteins.
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Other

Cancerlinks: Possible Causes of Stomach Cancer

For Students 9th - 10th
This write-up, with information taken from the National Cancer Institute, explores possible causes of stomach cancer.
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Curated OER

Wikipedia: National Historic Landmarks in Massachusetts: George R. Minot House

For Students 9th - 10th
George R. Minot (1885-1950) was awarded a Nobel Prize for his work finding a treatment for pernicious anemia, then a fatal disease. This 1920s suburban house was his home from 1929 until his death.
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Sophia Learning

Sophia: Blood Disorder

For Students 9th - 10th
This lesson will describe common blood disorders.
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CNN

Cnn: Researchers: Iron Deficiency Common in u.s.

For Students 9th - 10th
This article discusses that despite efforts of the U.S. to increase iron levels in children by introducing iron fortified foods, there is still a percentage of children found to be iron deficient.

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