Online Course
Khan Academy

Khan Academy: Flu Surveillance

For Students 9th - 10th
Discover how many people are hospitalized and die from the flu each year, and how the internet can help keep tabs on the flu.
Unit Plan
TED Talks

Ted: Ted Ed: What Causes Antibiotic Resistance?

For Students 9th - 10th
Right now, you are inhabited by trillions of microorganisms. Many of these bacteria are harmless (or even helpful!), but there are a few strains of 'super bacteria' that are pretty nasty -- and they're growing resistant to our...
Activity
Science Buddies

Science Buddies: Deep Knee Bends: Measuring Knee Stress With a Mechanical Model

For Students 9th - 10th
Prosthetic limbs and artificial joints can help people with disease or injury lead a normal life. Sports medicine or physical therapy is also an area that relates to this experiment. Either way, this project serves as a good match if any...
Unit Plan
Smithsonian Institution

Smithsonian Learning Lab: American Indian Heritage Teaching Resources

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Great online resource for finding teaching material to help students learn about American Indian Heritage Month. Features a wealth of information on Native American history, medicine, rituals, religion, art, and culture.
Lesson Plan
TeachEngineering

Teach Engineering: Breathe In, Breathe Out

For Teachers 4th - 7th
Students are introduced to the respiratory system, the lungs and air. They learn about how the lungs and diaphragm work, how air pollution affects lungs and respiratory functions, some widespread respiratory problems, and how engineers...
Interactive
Other

Understanding Animal Research: School Zone

For Students 9th - 10th
The three segments of this site - "Making Medicines," "Rights and Wrongs," and "The Animals" - help users understand the role that animal research plays in scientific, and especially medical, research.
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Washington State University

Washington State University: Ask Dr. Universe: Are Animal and Human Bones the Same?

For Students 2nd - 8th
Good question! Dr. Universe answers Lydia's question with the help of a friend from the College of Veterinary Medicine at WSU.
Activity
Read Works

Read Works: Rain Forest Plants Are Helpers

For Teachers K Standards
[Free Registration/Login Required] An information text about rain forest plants that can be used to make medicines. A question sheet is available to help students build skills in reading comprehension.
Activity
Science & Plants for Schools

Science & Plants for Schools: Project Ideas

For Students 9th - 10th
A website featuring project starter ideas to help students carry out hands-on practical investigations on plants. Some ideas featured on the page include exploring food waste, medicinal plants, enzymes in fruits, and much more! Project...
Unit Plan
TED Talks

Ted: Ted Ed: The Chinese Myth of the Immortal White Snake

For Students 9th - 10th
The talented herbalist Xu Xian had just started his own medicine shop where he created remedies with the help of his wife, Bai Su Zhen, who happened to be a demon? Shunan Teng traces the tale of the immortal white snake.
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Other

Oem Competencies

For Students 9th - 10th
This site discusses the work of the American College of Occupational and Environmental Medicine (OEM) with regard to environmental health. The site provides an evaluation that helps prevent environmental risks.
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University of California

University of California: Department of Epidemiology

For Students 9th - 10th
This site has a lot of information on courses offered at the University of California's School of Medicine. There is also a list of research articles on the subject to help you find out more about it.