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CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Biology: Immune System Part Ii: Immune System Diseases Study Guide

For Students 9th - 10th
This one-page study guide on immune system diseases covers key terminology and describes some common immunity disorders. It is available for download with free registration.
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Khan Academy

Khan Academy: What Is Inflammatory Bowel Disease?

For Students 9th - 10th
Inflammatory bowel diseases are chronic relapsing disorders that cause inflammation within the gut, which damages the gut lining. The vast majority of inflammatory bowel disease is due to either ulcerative colitis or Crohn's disease....
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WebMD

Medicine Net: Infectious Mononucleosis

For Students 9th - 10th
This site from MedicineNet.com gives an in-depth description of mononucleosis, its causes, symptoms, diagnosis and treatment, as well as complications that can come up. Links are provided for easy access to the topics as well to...
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National Institute of Educational Technologies and Teacher Training (Spain)

Ministerio De Educacion: Inmunologia 2 Bachillerato

For Students 9th - 10th
How do we defend against disease? Why should get vaccinated? Find the answers to these questions and everything about the immune system in this session. It contains 16 interactive activities.
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Other

American Academy of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology

For Students 9th - 10th
This resource describes an organization that is involved in studies and treatments of allergies. Research and education are also important parts of this organization.
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Mayo Clinic

Mayo Clinic: Rheumatoid Arthritis

For Students 9th - 10th
Extensive information about rheumatoid arthritis including signs, symptoms, causes, complications, treatment, and much more.
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Mayo Clinic

Mayo Clinic: Food Allergies

For Students 9th - 10th
This site from the MayoClinic.com contains great information on the food allergy. The sections that are covered in the article include: signs and symptoms, causes, risk factors, screening, diagnosis, treatment and prevention.
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WebMD

Medicine Net: Cirrhosis

For Students 9th - 10th
This site offers a straightforward discussion about cirrhosis. Defines the disease and discusses the symptoms, causes, diagnosis, and treatments.