Learn here all about the thoracic cage, the part of the human anatomy that forms the thorax portion of the body.

This site provides learners with information regarding anatomical terminology. It covers anatomical position, directional and regional terms used, body planes, body cavities and their organs, and the serous membranes.

After reading about the functions and jobs of a healthy colon and rectum, read about what happens when these parts of the human body become afflicted with cancer.

Over the course of the year, the learners in Human Anatomy and Physiology will design a health club. As part of this year-long project, the students will develop a brochure or print advertisement for the health club. This project will...

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....

An introduction to our solar system: the planets, our Sun and our Moon. Students begin by learning the history and engineering of space travel. They make simple rockets to acquire a basic understanding Newton's third law of motion. They...

In this fourth unit of an intermediate Spanish course, students learn about and present information about the art, music, and literature of a Spanish-speaking country in Central America or the Caribbean. They also develop vocabulary...

An in-depth look at cancer and the human body. Learn about cancer on a cellular level, types of cancer, how genetics and lifestyle risk factors play a part in cancer growth, and much more.

Here, you will find an introduction to the parts and functions of the respiratory system. In addition to learning about how the respiratory system works to keep you healthy, you will also read about problems that impede the breathing...