Curated OER
The Role of Amyloid in Alzheimer's Disease
Students explore amyloid proteins through a series of experiments. In this biology instructional activity, students explain the causes of Alzheimer's disease. They identify common symptoms related to this condition.
Curated OER
When Germs Attack!
Students explore the hidden world of microbes and how our bodies spring into action in response to diseases. This ten lesson unit presents data on several microbial diseases and the reaction of the body's immune system.
Curated OER
Viruses Quiz
In this science worksheet, students will test their knowledge of viruses. Students answer ten multiple choice questions pertaining to virus characteristics.
Curated OER
Student Investigation on the Immune System and Hemeagglutination
Students study laboratory protocol for hemagglutination experiments.
Curated OER
Immune System Function
Students study the different facets of the Human immune system, including the functions of all the different organs in the immune system.
Science Buddies
Science Buddies: How Are Antibodies Used for Blood Typing?
The human immune system has various ways of responding to an infection caused by bacteria or viruses. Our bodies produce proteins (antibodies) that are highly specific for the infectious agent as a part of our "humoral" immune response....
National Health Museum
Access Excellence: Food Forensics
This site from Access Excellence provides a mini-unit on immunology for advanced students. Students discover antigen/antibody specificity using common foods. Students relate their findings to immunological responses such as allergies,...
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Life Science: B and T Cell Response
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Some defenses, like your skin and mucous membranes, are not designed to ward off a specific pathogen. They are just general defenders against disease. Your body also...
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American Academy of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology
This resource describes an organization that is involved in studies and treatments of allergies. Research and education are also important parts of this organization.
Biotechnology Institute
Biotechnology Institute: Your World: The New Diagnostics [Pdf]
Discover new knowledge about molecular biology- how molecules fit together as a lock and key. This has given researchers new diagnostic tools that use immune cells from mice to produce antibodies to detect a specific virus or bacterium.