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Investigating the Method by Which the Body Defends Against Pathogens

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Learners explore disease caused by bacteria and viruses, how they are transmitted, and how they exert their effects on their hosts. They explain how diseases, such as AIDS, are spread by exponential growth.
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Curated OER

Understanding Agriculture as a Political Tool

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Learners investigate how agriculture can be used as a political tool. They watch a PowerPoint presentation and take notes, identify reasons for protecting agriculture, write an essay about a current political issue in international...
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Curated OER

Immune System Function

For Teachers 6th - 9th
Students study the different facets of the Human immune system, including the functions of all the different organs in the immune system.
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Skin and Sports

For Teachers 4th - 8th
The topic is protecting our own protective covering: the skin. In particular, the information deals with sweating as a means of temperature regulation and the need to wear clothing appropriate for allowing the process to occur. Learners...
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Curated OER

What's Living in My Mouth?

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students articulate in written and oral formats that bacteria can be found living everywhere. They explain in written and oral formats why the immune system is necessary. Students are presented with an opportunity to see bacteria alive...
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Curated OER

Spiders Have Natural Enemies

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students explore the different types of enemies that spiders have.
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Creatures That Glow In The Night

For Teachers 9th - 12th
High schoolers investigate the different bioluminescent organisms. They use microscopes in order to make observations and draw what is seen. Students demonstrate they have studies the differences between the process of photosynthesis and...
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Curated OER

Anatomy and Physiology Study Questions on Immunology

For Teachers 12th - Higher Ed
In this anatomy and physiology study question worksheet, young scholars define 20 terms related to the immune system. They answer 19 short answer questions that deal with immunology, autoimmune diseases, and the components and cells...
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Curated OER

Investigating the Biosphere With Planetary Models

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students create a biosphere using the computer program SImEarth. They work in small groups to create "Daisyworld" in which they model aspects of the Gaia hypothesis. They form a question to answer and choose variables to investigate in...
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Curated OER

Challenges in Changing the Face of a City

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students examine a video in which people want to change the city of Oakland, California. They decide on the best course of action.
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Curated OER

Investigating the Biosphere with Planetary Models

For Teachers 10th - 12th
Students model the biosphere and manipulate variables affecting change and plan their experiments with the help of others. They describe their question, hypothesis, and methods of investigation.
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Curated OER

New Breed of Robots Takes War To the Next Level

For Teachers 6th - 9th
Students study an article and answer questions.  In this exploring robots lesson students read an article on military robots and answer questions. 
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Concordia: Defense Mechanisms

For Students 9th - 10th
Lists and describes defense mechanisms. Provides an exercise for readers to match situations/behaviors with a defense mechansism.
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Defense Mechanisms

For Students 9th - 10th
Lists defense mechanisms and provides good example of each.
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OpenStax

Open Stax: Anatomy & Physiology: Barrier Defenses and Innate Immune Response

For Students 9th - 10th
Students use this module to learn about the barrier defenses and the immune defense functions of the human body.
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Planet psych.com: Defense Mechanisms and Why We Use Them

For Students 9th - 10th
Brief description of some of the most common defense mechanisms and short explanation of why people use them.
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Clermont College: Immune System

For Students 9th - 10th
This complete resource provides a thorough discussion of the immune system. Topics include the non-specific defense mechanism, specific defense mechanism, humoral immune system, cell-mediated immune system, and more.
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Open Curriculum

Open Curriculum: Immune System: Nonspecific Defenses

For Students 9th - 10th
Students will be able to describe mechanical, chemical, and biological barriers that keep most pathogens out of the human body.
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Psych Page: Defenses

For Students 9th - 10th
This resource presents a terms list of psychological defenses, including withdrawal, displacement, sublimation, and projection, with definitions and typical manifestations.
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Giant Pacific Octopus

For Students 9th - 10th
In this interesting site, you will delve into information about the world's largest octopus. Learn about the defense mechanisms that octopuses use and weapons they use on their prey.
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CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Life Science: Inflammatory Response

For Students 6th - 8th
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] A scrape is a break in the skin that may let pathogens enter the body. If bacteria enter through the scrape, they could cause an infection. These bacteria would then...
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BiologyWise

Biology Wise: Understanding Batesian Mimicry

For Students 9th - 10th
Biological mimicry is a fascinating subject and Batesian mimicry does not disappoint. It occurs as a protective mechanism when one defenseless species mimics characteristics of a species that can harm or even poison a predator. Examples...
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BBC

Bbc Nature: Venezuela Pebble Toad

For Students 9th - 10th
Venezuela pebble toads have a very unusual defense mechanism, shared with only a few close relatives. They roll themselves up into a ball and bounce down the hill, away from danger. Learn more about the Venezuela pebble toad in this...
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University of Kentucky

Uk Entomology: Stinging Caterpillars

For Students 9th - 10th
Peruse this site and discover why not all caterpillars are meant to be held. Learn how to spot a stinging caterpillar and discover why they are equipped with this defense mechanism.

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