In this nephron worksheet, students color the parts of the nephron and answer five questions about the structures and functions of the parts of the nephron.

Your class will learn all about the function of the kidney and how  it operates in animals from different habitats.  The methods of absorption, filtering and excretion are detailed and pupils will learn of the different...

Examine the structures of the kidney and then define the functions of the specialised structures.  Every will find this powerpoint engaging, many of the images will present facts such as osmolarity of interstitial fluid and the...

In this excretory system worksheet, students describe the functions that the organs of the urinary system perform and what happens when the kidneys do not work properly. Students also name the excretory organs of the body and explain why...

A solid review of the excretion system that presents diagrams and asks learners to name the labelled parts or to identify which parts perform the particular jobs stated.

In this urinary system worksheet, students participate in a lab to describe the overall function of the urinary system and identify from models of the kidney twelve structures found within the urinary system.

Pupils discuss what happens to the trash in their home. They talk about what would happen if they didn't remove the trash. Students relate their home trash to the excretory system of their bodies. They label a diagram of the urinary...

Students read text and color leach labeled part of the nephron in the human kidney to understand the structure and function of the kidney. This is a ready-to-use teacher resource for biology review.

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.

Students learn about the renal structures that conduct the essential work of the kidneys and cannot be seen by the naked eye.

Focus on the physiology of the urinary system, and discover that different parts of the nephron utilize specific processes to produce urine: filtration, reabsorption, and secretion. Learn how each of these processes works and where they...

This resource provides general information about the human excretory system and kidneys, and a section only about nephrons. It includes several pictures, diagrams and explanations for understanding.

Self-guided learning activity where students learn about the structure and function of the human urinary system. There is a short quiz at the end of the lesson to check for understanding.

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...

An online biology textbook on the structure and function of the kidneys. Full of labeled, color diagrams for better understanding.

This site provides articles about kidneys and kidney diseases, along with other topics about the kidneys and the urinary system from the National Library of Medicine. You can find everything you may need here, from statistics to...