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National Cancer Institute at the National Institutes of Health

Seer Training Modules: Introduction to the Digestive System

For Students 9th - 10th
Self-guided learning activity where students learn about the structure and function of the human digestive system. There is a short quiz at the end of the lesson to check for understanding.
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Colorado State University

Colorado State University: Gross and Microscopic Anatomy of the Stomach

For Students 9th - 10th
Describes the human stomach in terms of its structural components.
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Better Lesson

Better Lesson: Mitochondria "The Powerhouse of the Cell"

For Teachers 7th - 8th
In this lesson and lab activity, young scholars learn about digestion and fermentation, and watch a demonstration of cellular respiration in yeast. Includes numerous real-world connections, e.g., how fermentation is used by humans.
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Dr. Saul: Biology in Motion

For Students 9th - 10th
This interactive site provides animations and activities in several areas of physiology. The images are simple, but clear. The accompanying text provides a good description of the process being shown.
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MadSci Network

Why Is Our Intestine So Long?

For Students 9th - 10th
A concise description of the functions of the large and small intestine along with information on the length of each.

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