Worksheet
Curated OER

Endocrine System

For Students 9th - Higher Ed
In this endocrine system worksheet, students compare and contrast the glands associated with this body system plus review the four major classes of hormones. This worksheet has 25 fill in the blank statements.
Worksheet
Curated OER

Cartoons for the Classroom: The Making of an Editorial Cartoon

For Students 8th - 12th
In this current events worksheet, students analyze a political cartoon about the making of an editorial cartoon and respond to 3 talking point questions.
Worksheet
Curated OER

Foiling Spoilage

For Students 10th - Higher Ed
In this agricultural education worksheet, students read 6 descriptions of bacteria that cause food spoilage.  Students then read 4 descriptions of preservatives that can be used to prevent spoilage.  The worksheet is meant as a...
Handout
Other

Anabolic Androgenic Steroids: Effects on Performance

For Students 9th - 10th
The Encyclopedia of Sports Medicine and Science defines anabolic steroids, their use, and their effects and health risks.
Lesson Plan
Other

Science Alive: The Many Faces of Steroids

For Teachers 1st - 9th
This reading is an introduction to the great variety of steroids and their many different uses.
Website
Ducksters

Ducksters: Biology for Kids: Lipids and Fats

For Students 1st - 9th
Investigate the organic molecules lipids which include fats, steroids, and waxes including saturated and unsaturated fats as well as interesting facts on this site.
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Other

Chemical Heritage Foundation: Percy Lavon Julian

For Students 9th - 10th
A biographical profile of Percy Julian, famous for his research on steroids and other chemicals used in medicine.
Handout
Khan Academy

Khan Academy: Ligands & Receptors

For Students 9th - 10th
Article looks at different types of receptors and ligands, seeing how they interact to turn information from outside the cell into a change inside the cell.
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Curated OER

How a Steroid Works

For Students 9th - 10th
The Encyclopedia of Sports Medicine and Science defines anabolic steroids, their use, and their effects and health risks.
Article
Khan Academy

Khan Academy: Biology: Macromolecules: Lipids

For Students 9th - 10th
An article that discusses the structure and function of lipids. Learn the basics of fats, oils, saturated and unsaturated fats, triglycerides, phospholipids, and steroids.