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The Science of Weather
Learners read an article. In this seasons lesson, students discuss the seasons and seasonal affective disorder. Learners find an article that illustrates other ways that the environment negatively effects humans.
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Internet against Insomnia
In this internet against insomnia worksheet, students read a passage about the internet, answer true and false questions, and find vocabulary words. Students complete 22 problems total.
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Endocrine System
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.
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Endocrine Histology Lab
In this endocrine histology lab, students examine prepared slides of various glands/ organs. Students identify each slide according to the key given and research materials. Students draw or sketch what is seen next to the appropriate...
BioMan Biology
Bio Man Biology: Endocrine Ed
Game on vocabulary and functions of the endocrine system. Covers hormones, feedback loops, adrenaline, melatonin, insulin, glucagon, and growth hormone. Includes multiple-choice quiz at end.
Other
Alaska Northern Lights: Seasonal Affective Disorder [Pdf]
A great resource for information about SAD. Read about the symptoms, what causes SAD, how it was discovered that light is the key, and the role that melatonin plays in SAD. Also given are some tips for avoiding the "winter blues".
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University of Western Australia: Integumentary System
A resource for advanced anatomy and physiology classes. It contains information on the integumentary system, the epidermis, the dermis, hair, sebaceous glands, and sweat glands. Microscopic images are included.
OpenStax
Open Stax: Anatomy & Physiology: The Pineal Gland
Students learn about the location, structure and function of the pineal gland as well as the hormones produced there.
BBC
Bbc: Week of 7 28 14: Bedtime Light 'May Stop Cancer Drug Working'
Learn how light impacts human hormones during sleep, and how it may prevent a drug called Tamoxifen from working.
Other
Sada: Sad Association
This is the largest surviving support organization to help support and advise sufferers of SAD.
Society for Science and the Public
Science News for Students: Awake at Night
This article reviews how different types of light affect how young people sleep, the type of sleep they get and how long they sleep. It also gives suggestions on how to get into a pattern of good sleep.
Curated OER
Kids Health: How Much Sleep Do I Need?
Sometimes staying awake in school can be difficult and if you're a teen you might not be to blame. Find out why a teenager's sleep schedule is unlike any other and the reasons they feel so sleepy at the strangest times. This article also...
Other
Sunnex: The History of Light Therapy
Contains a brief history of the use of light to treat Seasonal Affective Disorder. Includes information about case studies, time periods, and reliability.
Other
Guide to Seasonal Affective Disorder
This site give information on SAD, effects it has on people, and what causes it.