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Curated OER

Kids Health: Testicular Health

For Students 9th - 10th
As a guy goes through puberty, having someone else examine his testicles isn't normally considered as part of the deal. This site explains why it's important to start early in taking care of your reproductive body.
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Alberta Online Encyclopedia

Alberta Online Encyclopedia: The Cree Spiritual Life: Cree Nation Social Life

For Students 9th - 10th
A fascinating look into the social life of the Cree Indians. Marriage, passages into puberty and death ceremonies are examined in this site.
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Science Buddies

Science Buddies: Comparing Vocal Ranges: How High and Low Can You Go?

For Students 3rd - 5th
What is the highest note you can sing? How about the lowest? Do you think males and females can reach the same notes? How about children and adults? Find out the answers to all these questions in this "note"-worthy science fair project.
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CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Biology: Male Reproductive Structures

For Students 9th - 10th
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Overview of the male reproductive structures and their functions.
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CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Biology: Female Reproductive Development

For Students 9th - 10th
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Discusses how the female reproductive system develops.
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CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Biology: Male Reproductive Development

For Students 9th - 10th
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Describes how the male reproductive system develops.
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Other

Teenage Growth and Development: 11 14

For Students 6th - 8th
During the ages of 11 to 14, children begin a sequence of changes that produces significant emotional and physical changes. This article outlines some of those changes and how parents can support these developments.
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Kids Health: I'm Growing Up but Am I Normal?

For Students 9th - 10th
Witnessing changes that take place on your body can sometimes be a confusing experience. Are the changes normal? Are you changing in ways unlike anyone else? This site may help to relieve some worries that an adolescent may be pondering....
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Kids Health: Osgood Schlatter Disease

For Students 9th - 10th
If you're an active teenager and you frequently experience pain in joints such as your knees, you may have Osgood-Schlatter Disease. Find out more about the signs, symptoms, and treatment in this article. Links to similar sites are also...
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Curated OER

Kids Health: Repetitive Stress Injuries

For Students 9th - 10th
When a teenager overexerts him or herself, pain in the joints can often occur. The injuries usually take place at the ends of the bones where they grow. Check out this article to determine whether or not you're treating your bones...
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Curated OER

Kids Health: Varicocele

For Students 9th - 10th
The varicocele are veins in the male reproductive system that ensure the proper delivery of sperm. If you're interested in learning more about how this takes place or are concerned and need information, this is a good place to start....
Article
Curated OER

Kids Health: Hygiene Basics

For Students 9th - 10th
As a teen matures, physical features begin to change that they may find somewhat confusing. This article walks through the changes that a teen faces and how to confront them in the most comfortable manner possible. This site also...
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Curated OER

Kids Health: Tips for Taking Care of Your Skin

For Students 9th - 10th
Acne can be a common problem for teens. Find out the best way to prevent breakouts, as well as ways to keep skin looking clean and youthful.
Article
Curated OER

Kids Health: What's the Right Weight for My Height?

For Students 9th - 10th
Finding out your correct weight is difficult because everyone's body type is different. This site addresses that concern and answers questions that surround this issue. Links to related sites are also offered.
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Wisc-Online

Wisc Online: Adolescence Terminology Review

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn the terms associated with adolescence with this ten-question review game.
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Frontiers Media

Frontiers: Drama in a Teenage Brain

For Students 9th - 10th
The lives of teenagers are different from the lives of children. This period of life - adolescence - is a time of both social and biological change. Social lives become more complex during adolescence, and the teenage years are when we...
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Other

Teenage Growth and Development: 15 17

For Students 9th - 10th
As a teen approaches adulthood, a sense of autonomy has replaced some of the feelings of insecurity associated with physical development. This article looks at some of these new developments and provides parents with tips on how to...
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Akron Children's Hospital

Akron Children's Hospital: Kidshealth: Growth Disorders

For Students 3rd - 8th
Everyone grows and matures differently. A growth disorder, however, means that a kid is either growing a lot slower or a lot faster than other kids the same age.
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WebMD

Web Md: Klinefelter's Syndrome

For Students 9th - 10th
This site from WebMD Health is a very informative approach to klinefelter's syndrome. It has a fairly in-depth topic overview, then discusses symptoms, exams, treatment, home care and other places to get help.
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OpenStax

Open Stax: Anatomy and Physiology: Male and Female Reproductive Development

For Students 9th - 10th
Find out about the development and hormonal changes associated with reproductive development for both males and females.
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Virginia Tech

Virginia Cooperative Extension: Publications: Adolescent Growth and Development

For Students 9th - 10th
During adolescence, teens begin to change physically, cognitively, and psychosocially in preparation for adulthood. Comprehensive article, aimed primarily at an adult readership, describes how adolescents develop.
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Kids Health: Five Things Girls Want to Know About Periods

For Students 6th - 8th
Featured are five questions girls might ask about their periods and the important answers to them.

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