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Bio Anim

For Students 9th - 10th
BioAnin presents 3-D labeled images of all of the major systems of the human body, for example, the digestive system and the endocrine system. The images are embedded in slideshows. The site also has interactive 3-D models that can be...
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OpenStax

Open Stax: Anatomy & Physiology: The Small and Large Intestines

For Students 9th - 10th
With this module, students will be able to identify three main adaptations of the small intestine's wall that increase its absorptive capacity. Students will also trace the pathway of food waste from its point of entry into the large...
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Colorado State University

Colorado State University: Gross and Microscopic Anatomy of the Stomach

For Students 9th - 10th
Describes the human stomach in terms of its structural components.
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SMART Technologies

Smart: Digestive System Interactive Diagram

For Teachers 4th - 7th
Students drag and label digestive system parts and then check answers by clicking the box.
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Exploring Nature

Exploring Nature Educational Resource: Digestive System

For Students 2nd - 6th
A collection of illustrated fact sheets and activities on the parts of the human digestive system.
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Other

Aqua Scope: The Common Whelks Appearance

For Students 9th - 10th
This site from AquaScope talks about how big a whelk can get, the color, how they move, where the digestive and nervous systems are found.
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Better Lesson

Better Lesson: Mitochondria "The Powerhouse of the Cell"

For Teachers 7th - 8th
In this lesson and lab activity, students learn about digestion and fermentation, and watch a demonstration of cellular respiration in yeast. Includes numerous real-world connections, e.g., how fermentation is used by humans.
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National Institutes of Health

Niddk: The Urinary Tract & How It Works

For Students 9th - 10th
This is an in-depth discussion on how the urinary system works. Also includes information about what can go wrong in the urinary system and how someone can get help.
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University of Kansas Medical Center

University of Kansas Medical Center: Gastrointestinal System

For Students 9th - 10th
Investigate the human gastrointestinal system with this extensive collection of microscopic specimens.
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ClassFlow

Class Flow: Digestion

For Teachers 3rd - 8th
[Free Registration/Login Required] This flipchart presents the organs of the human digestive system and their functions. Students are asked to label the organs and discuss their functions.
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Khan Academy

Khan Academy: Why Rabbits Can Digest Cellulose

For Students 9th - 10th
A practice reading passage over the gastrointestinal system.
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TED Talks

Ted: Ted Ed: What Causes Constipation?

For Students 9th - 10th
Heba Shaheed takes us into the digestive system to find out what causes constipation.
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TED Talks

Ted: Ted Ed: How the Food You Eat Affects Your Gut

For Students 9th - 10th
The bacteria in our guts can break down food the body can't digest, produce important nutrients, regulate the immune system, and protect against harmful germs. Shilpa Ravella shares the best foods for a healthy gut.
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Regents of the University of Michigan

Animal Diversity Web: Introduction to Teeth

For Students 9th - 10th
The Animal Diversity Web offers a very good description of teeth in the digestive process of mammals. Covers the variety of teeth and links to discussions on a variety of teeth issues.
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DOGO Media

Dogo News: Always Craving Cookies? Blame It on Your Gut Bacteria

For Students 3rd - 8th
Learn about how the bacteria in your digestive system influence the decisions you make about the food you eat.
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BioMan Biology

Bio Man Biology: Angry Aliens: Physiology

For Students 9th - 10th
Game looking at the major systems of the human body. Covers the cardiovascular, respiratory, digestive, and excretory systems.
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Colorado State University

Colorado State University: Gross and Microscopic Anatomy of the Large Intestine

For Students 9th - 10th
Describes the structures associated with the large intestine. Gives a good illustration of the microscopic anatomy of the large intestine.
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PurposeGames

Purpose Games: The Tongue (Taste Buds)

For Students 9th - 10th
Players will test their knowledge of the anatomy of the tongue by taking this 6 question quiz.
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Biology 4 kids

Biology4 Kids: Eating and Elimination!

For Students 3rd - 8th
Take a look at the digestive system functions and what results when a body is not getting enough of a certain nutrient.
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ClassFlow

Class Flow: Human Body

For Teachers Pre-K - 1st
[Free Registration/Login Required] This flipchart discusses body parts and names the digestive system, respiratory system, and circulatory system. Students will also drag pictures to the right sense in the 5 senses. Activotes are utilized.
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OpenStax

Open Stax: Exercise, Nutrition, Hormones, and Bone Tissue

For Students 9th - 10th
All of the organ systems of your body are interdependent, and the skeletal system is no exception. The food you take in via your digestive system and the hormones secreted by your endocrine system affect your bones. Even using your...
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Sophia Learning

Sophia: Organ Systems

For Students 9th - 10th
A video lesson explaining the structure and function of the human body's major organ systems. [5:58]
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BiologyWise

Biology Wise: A Detailed Description of the Anatomy of Spiders

For Students 9th - 10th
Describes anatomical features of a spider, including its external structure, eyes, mouth parts, digestive system, circulatory system, respiratory system, nervous system, reproductive system, and its spinnerets.
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BBC

Bbc: Gcse Bitesize: Animal Organization Digestion

For Students 9th - 10th
The major nutrients required for a healthy diet are carbohydrates, proteins, and lipids. The digestive system breaks down large molecules of food, which are then absorbed into the bloodstream. After reading, try the quiz.

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