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Other

Ask the Dietitian: Bulimia

For Students 9th - 10th
Here, you will read questions and personal experiences with bulimia, as well as a dietitian's response to each. Learn about the physical and emotional problems associated with this eating disorder through first-hand accounts.
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Healthline Media

Medical News Today: Articles: Blood: What Is Anemia? What Causes Anemia?

For Students 9th - 10th
Information about the most common disorder of the blood, anemia. Learn how anemia is detected, diagnosed, and treated.
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Sophia Learning

Sophia: Platelets

For Students 9th - 10th
This lesson will identify how blood clots work and disorders associated with blood clotting.
Professional Doc
Family Education

Family Education: Is Retention Beneficial for a Gifted Ld/add Child?

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Learn about the option of holding back a gifted student with a learning disability and why it is not beneficial.
Primary
Fetal Alcohol Syndrome Community Resource Center

Fetal Alcohol Syndrome Stars: Young Adults With Fas/fae

For Students 9th - 10th
At this website, read the personal stories of young men and women with Fetal Alcohol Syndrome (FAS). This is a great resource for those wanting to learn more than just facts and statistics. Learn how adults with FAS overcome difficulties...
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Diffen

Diffen: Alzheimer's vs. Dementia

For Students 5th - 9th
Start learning about two diseases associated with old age with the comparison chart for Alzheimer's vs. Dementia. Then extend learning with an article and video about the topic.
Website
Character Lab

Character Lab: Think It, Do It: Developing an Implementation Mindset

For Students 9th - 10th
Think it, do it. This is the mantra of David Fajgenbaum who almost died of an immune disorder. This blog explains why the comma in his mantra is so important, and how it can help us act upon decisions.
Primary
Fetal Alcohol Syndrome Community Resource Center

And the Beat Goes On

For Students 9th - 10th
In this article, the author talks about her adopted son, John, who has Fetal Alcohol Syndrome (FAS). Read about the struggles she has experienced in raising him and learn about the problems John has overcome, despite his physical and...
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National Institutes of Health

Johns Hopkins University: Maple Syrup Urine Disease

For Students 9th - 10th
At this website, learn alternate names for maple syrup urine disease (MSUD) and various findings about the disease from several medical studies. At the bottom of the page, click on the "PubMedID" associated with each reference to read an...
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Other

Tlc Foundation: What Is Trichotillomania?

For Students 9th - 10th
From an organization that is devoted to ending the suffering of hair pulling and skin picking comes excellent information on exactly what these behaviors are, support for people who suffer from them, and up-to-date information on treatment.
Article
Biotechnology Institute

Biotechnology Institute: Your World: Investigating [Pdf]

For Students 9th - 10th
Take a glimpse at the way normal brains work and about brain disorders. Learn how research and technology help us learn about the fundamental molecular workings of the brain.
Unit Plan
OpenStax

Open Stax: Anatomy & Physiology: Electrolyte Balance

For Students 9th - 10th
Students will learn about the role of the six most important electrolytes in the body, and then study the disorders associated with abnormally high and low levels of these electrolytes.
Unit Plan
Anatomical Travelogue

Thevisual md.com: Obesity

For Students 9th - 10th
Discover the many disorders associated with obesity, and learn how this epidemic affects us in today's society.
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Other

No More Panic: Chlordiazepoxide (Libritabs, Librium)

For Students 9th - 10th
In this article on chlordiazepoxide, the first antianxiety agent, learn about the problems associated with this prescription drug.
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Other

Eric: What Can You Tell Me About Asperger Syndrome?

For Teachers Pre-K - 1st
The Council for Exceptional Children offers factual information on Asperger syndrome.
Article
Curated OER

Kids Health: Kids With Special Needs

For Students 3rd - 5th
"There are many different people in the world, and each one is special. However, some people may have physical or mental challenges that require extra help or assistance."
Unit Plan
CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Life Science: Gene Therapy

For Students 9th - 10th
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Gene therapy is the insertion of genes into a person's cells to cure a genetic disorder. Could gene therapy be the cure for AIDS? No, AIDS is caused by a virus. Gene...
Unit Plan
CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Life Science: Pedigree Analysis

For Students 9th - 10th
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] A pedigree is a chart that shows the inheritance of a trait over several generations. A pedigree is commonly created for families, and it outlines the inheritance...
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CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Life Science: Blood Diseases

For Students 6th - 8th
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Problems can occur with red blood cells, white blood cells, platelets, and other parts of the blood. Many blood disorders are genetic, meaning they are inherited...
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eSchool Today

E School Today: Your Cool Tips on Sickle Cell Disease

For Students 4th - 7th
Sickle cell disease is an inherited blood disorder. Learn what it is and how it is passed on, what sickle cell crisis is and its cause, the signs and symptoms of sickle cell disease, how it is treated, tips for traveling if you have it,...
Website
Gateway Community College

James Crimando: Hematology

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn about human blood cells, blood disorders, and ABO blood types.
Article
Other

Seng: Tips for Selecting the Right Counselor or Therapist

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Learn about seeking counseling for a gifted child who is experiencing intense moods, depression, or bi-polar disorder, or has any other type of emotional needs that need to be addressed by a professional.
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American Academy of Family Physicians

Family doctor.org: Cirrhosis and Portal Hypertension

For Students 9th - 10th
This article allows one to learn about cirrhosis -- its causes, symptoms, and treatments -- in this brief article which is organized in question/answer format. Also included, is information on portal hypertension, a disorder caused by...
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About Kids Health

About Kids Health: Constipation

For Students 9th - 10th
Features an overview on the digestive system disorder known as constipation. Learn what it is, the causes, and different methods of treatment.