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Endocrine System

For Teachers 12th - Higher Ed
In this endocrine system worksheet, students match the correct gland found in the endocrine system to its hormone and target cell(s). They also describe the actions of each gland and hormone combined together.
Worksheet
Curated OER

Making Connections

For Students 7th - 10th
In this experimentation worksheet, students review the steps of setting up an experiment, determining the correct procedure and analyzing the data. This worksheet has 23 fill in the blank questions.
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

The Quest for Independence

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students explore how settlers created and cooked over open fires.  In this home economics lesson, students will learn how to make a safe, open fire and will cook a meal over it.
Worksheet
Curated OER

Breaking News English: Energy Drinks Harmful to Kids

For Students 5th - 10th
In this English activity, students read "Energy Drinks Harmful to Kids," and then respond to 1 essay, 47 fill in the blank, 7 short answer, 20 matching, and 8 true or false questions about the selection.
Worksheet
Curated OER

Breaking News English: UC Issues Chinese Toothpaste Warning

For Students 5th - 10th
In this English worksheet, students read "UC Issues Chinese Toothpaste Warning," and then respond to 7 short answer and 8 true or false questions about the selection.
Worksheet
Curated OER

Breaking News English: Pig Organ Transplants Within 5 Years

For Students 5th - 10th
In this English learning exercise, learners read "Pig Organ Transplants Within 5 Years," and then respond to 47 fill in the blank, 7 short answer, 20 matching, and 8 true or false questions about the selection.
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Calculating the Average Mass of the Newly Discovered Element: Bean

For Teachers 10th - 12th
Learners determine the average mass of a new element using masses from three isotopes. In this chemistry lesson, students explain what an isotope is. They discuss their importance and uses.
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Curated OER

Laparoscopy Tissue Biopsy

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Young scholars describe the anatomy and physiology of a selected organ. They identify the major artery and vein that delivers blood to and from the selected organ and construct an accurate scaled 3D model of a selected organ.
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Parents are unawareof Ecstasy risk:Anti-drug Education

For Teachers 8th - 12th
Students read an article on parents unawareness of Ecstasy use. In this current events lesson plan, students infer issues related to teen drug use and parent prevention and engage in a class discussion. Students give a quiz related to...
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Other

Story md.com: Chronic Kidney Disease

For Students 9th - 10th
If your kidneys are damaged and can't filter blood easily, then you may suffer from chronic kidney disease (CKD). Read about the treatments available.
Handout
National Institutes of Health

Niddk: Your Kidneys and How They Work

For Students 9th - 10th
This resource provides a detailed description of both structure and function of the kidneys, the role they play in the urinary system, as well as provides information about kidney disease.
Article
Aetna Intelihealth

Aetna: Inteli Health: Kidney Stones

For Students 9th - 10th
Thorough overview of kidney stones. Includes information on symptoms, prevention, treatment, and more.
Unit Plan
OpenStax

Open Stax: Anatomy & Physiology: Gross Anatomy of the Kidney

For Students 9th - 10th
Students learn about the external structure of the kidney, including its location, support structures, and covering, as well as the major internal divisions and structures of the kidney.
Interactive
University of Arizona

Kidneys and Metals Problem Set

For Students 9th - 10th
Great learning exercises to check your understanding of the kidneys. Complete this problem set and if you miss an answer you are taken to a tutorial that is very useful. This is a good site to use for research as well as checking for...
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TeachEngineering

Teach Engineering: Kidney Filtering

For Teachers 9th - 10th
In this activity, students filter different substances through a plastic window screen, different sized hardware cloth and poultry netting. Their model shows how the thickness of a filter in the kidney is imperative in deciding what will...
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Other

Onco Link: All About Kidney Cancer

For Students 9th - 10th
This highly informative site examines the following topics: what is the kidney, what is kidney cancer, am I at risk for kidney cancer, how can I prevent kidney cancer, what screening tests are available, what are signs of kidney cancer,...
eBook
National Cancer Institute at the National Institutes of Health

Cancer.gov: What You Need to Know About Kidney Cancer

For Students 9th - 10th
This resource provides detailed information about kidney cancer. Includes information on symptoms, diagnosis, treatment, and causes of kidney cancer. Also, has links to definitions of many of the medical terms used throughout the site.
Article
Aetna Intelihealth

Aetna: Inteli Health: Kidney Cancer

For Students 9th - 10th
Thorough overview of kidney cancer. Includes information on symptoms, prevention, treatment, and more.
Unit Plan
OpenStax

Open Stax: Anatomy & Physiology: Endocrine Regulation of Kidney Function

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn how several hormones have specific, important roles in regulating kidney function. Find out how they act to stimulate or inhibit blood flow.
Unit Plan
OpenStax

Open Stax: Anatomy & Physiology: Microscopic Anatomy of the Kidney

For Students 9th - 10th
Students learn about the renal structures that conduct the essential work of the kidneys and cannot be seen by the naked eye.
Unit Plan
The Association of the British Pharmaceutical Industry

Abpi: Homeostasis: Kidneys and Water Balance

For Students 9th - 10th
A complete, self-paced lesson on homeostasis in the human body, focusing on kidney function. Students work their way through illustrated and animated tutorials, and answer review questions along the way. There is a self-checking quiz at...
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Sumanas

Sumanas Inc: Life: The Science of Biology: The Mammalian Kidney

For Students 9th - 10th
Use this tutorial to help supplement your learning about how the kidneys work.
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Khan Academy

Khan Academy: Measuring Glomerular Filtration Rate of the Kidneys With Insulin

For Students 9th - 10th
Read this passage and study the graphics; then take the five-question quiz over measuring glomerular filtration rate of the kidneys with insulin.
Handout
National Cancer Institute at the National Institutes of Health

Cancer Institute: Kidney Cancer Treatment and Research

For Students 9th - 10th
This site from the National Cancer Institute provides a range of information about various types of kidney cancer and treatments.

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