Curated OER
Tissues
Complete with teachers' notes for most of the slides, this is a tremendous presentation of the four types of tissues: epithelial, connective, nerve, and muscle. Each is displayed with pertinent vocabulary and photos of microscope slides...
Curated OER
Body Tissue
Human anatomy learners will grow more knowledgable about body tissue by viewing this presentation. Injected with a little humor (e.g. using a toilet paper roll graphic in place of the word "tissue"), it is sure to keep them engaged....
Curated OER
The Animal Body and How it Moves
Spark interest in the body structure of vertebrates with this comprehensive and colorful worksheet. Your biology class will explore the levels of organization, primary tissue types, and the main organ systems. Finally, they hone in on...
Curated OER
Tissues
In this tissue worksheet, students are given notes on 6 types of epithelial tissues, 10 examples of connective tissue, three types of muscular tissue and the components of nerve tissue.
Curated OER
Animals
Unifying themes in animal anatomy and physiology are displayed slide by slide. The main concepts involve the differentiation in cells and tissues, and details are given about fuel management, metabolism, and some other essential...
Curated OER
Body Organization and Organ Systems
Eighth graders begin the lesson by building a house of cards. They discuss ways that building a house of cards is similar to the way the body is built: different systems work together to help the whole body work together. Students listen...
Curated OER
Totally Cellular
In this biology worksheet, students learn about cells and their various parts. They first read a page and a half of facts about cells and then answer the 10 questions in the packet. The answers are on the last page.
Curated OER
Endocrine Histology Lab
In this endocrine histology lab, learners examine prepared slides of various glands/ organs. Students identify each slide according to the key given and research materials. Learners draw or sketch what is seen next to the appropriate...
OpenStax
Open Stax: Anatomy and Physiology: Types of Tissues
The term tissue is used to describe a group of cells found together in the body. Although there are many types of cells in the human body, they are organized into four broad categories of tissues: epithelial, connective, muscle, and...
Science Education Resource Center at Carleton College
Serc: Introduction to Human Tissues: How Are Tissues Classified?
In this investigation, students will observe slides of unknown tissues and then draw their observations in a science notebook. They will then work in groups to reach a consensus as to the classification of tissues. This instructional...
National Cancer Institute at the National Institutes of Health
Seer Training Modules: Cells, Tissues, and Membranes
Self-guided learning activity where students learn about cell structure and function, different types of tissues, and various kinds of membranes in the body. There is a short quiz at the end of the lesson to check for understanding.
What2Learn
What2 Learn: Connective and Muscle Tissue
This game is suited for students previous knowledge involving the body tissues, specially connective and muscular. After playing this game students may proceed to investigate more about the other types of tissues: Epithelial and Nervous...
My Science Site
Bj's Science: Epithelia, Connective Tissue, and Nervous Tissue [Pdf]
Reference sheet providing colorful illustrations of the different cell types that make up tissues.
My Science Site
Different Types of Cells: Muscle, Blood, Sensory, Germ Cells [Pdf]
Page providing colorful illustrations of blood cells, sensory cells, muscle tissue, and epithelial cells.