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Science Buddies

Science Buddies: The Nose Knows Smell but How About Taste?

For Students 3rd - 8th
As if sniffles and clogged sinuses are bad enough, everything seems to taste bland and flavorless when we are sick. Gather up a few volunteers, hit the kitchen, and try this experiment to find out if there is really truth to the idea...
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CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Life Science: Human Sperm

For Students 6th - 8th
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Sperm, the male reproductive cells, are tiny. In fact, they are the smallest cells in the human body. Some people think that they look like tadpoles. Learn more...
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CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Biology: Immune System Part I Study Guide

For Students 9th - 10th
This study guide on the immune system covers key terminology and the different lines of defense the human body has to protect itself against pathogens. It is available for download with free registration.
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OpenStax

Open Stax: Anatomy & Physiology: The Peripheral Nervous System

For Students 9th - 10th
Describe the structures found in the peripheral nervous system and the functions of those parts in the human body.
Unit Plan
TeachEngineering

Teach Engineering: Humans Are Like Robots

For Teachers 4th - 8th
Four lessons related to robots and people present students with life sciences concepts related to the human body (including brain, nervous systems and muscles), introduced through engineering devices and subjects (including computers,...
Article
Open Curriculum

Open Curriculum: The Skeletal System

For Students 9th - 10th
After studying this article, students will be able to identify the functions and structure of bones, types of bones, bone development, parts of bones, types of joints, and bone disorders.
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Other

Biology Online: Human Physiology: Sensory Systems

For Students 9th - 10th
Study the many parts of the human body that make up the sensory systems. Be able to identify receptors, primary sensory coding, neural pathways and more with this biology resource.
eBook
OpenStax

Open Stax: Anatomy & Physiology: Anatomical Terminology

For Students 9th - 10th
This site provides learners with information regarding anatomical terminology. It covers anatomical position, directional and regional terms used, body planes, body cavities and their organs, and the serous membranes.
Interactive
Loyola University Chicago

Loyola University Medical Education Network: Welcome to the Bone Box

For Students 9th - 10th
An interactive site that provides a picture of a skeleton segment. On the picture is a number with a line pointing to a part of the skeleton. When you click on the number the part is identified.
Activity
Science Buddies

Science Buddies: Are You Left or Right Sided?

For Students 3rd - 5th
Our brains are split into two parts, right inside our head. One half is the left brain and the other half is the right brain. Each side of your brain controls different parts of your body and most people are more dominant controlling one...
Website
Language Guide

Language Guide: El Cuerpo Ii

For Students 9th - 10th
A very extensive guide of the internal parts of the body. Here you can practice the correct Spanish (of Spain) pronunciation of the internal parts of the body as you listen to each audio file.
Interactive
Inner Body

Innerbody: Digestive System

For Students 3rd - 8th
Take a look inside the human body's digestive system. This site features diagrams of the digestive tract and each part is accompanied by labels and descriptions. Just select an organ by moving the mouse over its image.
Activity
Educaplus (Jesús Peñas Cano)

Educaplus: Cuerpo Humano [In Spanish]

For Students 9th - 10th
Check your knowledge of the parts of the human body by completing this crossword puzzle.
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Other

121 Spanish: Part of the Body

For Students 9th - 10th
This Spanish language reference includes a vocabulary list of terms associated with the human body. English translations are included.
Interactive
Howard Hughes Medical Institute

Hhmi: Bio Interactive: Explore Your Inner Animals

For Students 9th - 10th
Did you know parts of our body was inherited from distant animal ancestors? In this interactive students will investigate different anatomical features of the human body to reveal our evolutionary history. Learn how humans share...
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Other

Story md.com: Cancer: Understanding What Is Cancer

For Students 9th - 10th
An in-depth look at cancer and the human body. Learn about cancer on a cellular level, types of cancer, how genetics and lifestyle risk factors play a part in cancer growth, and much more.
Interactive
PBS

Nova: Making Vaccines

For Students 9th - 10th
Explore the production of six different types of vaccines. This activity is interactive, allowing you to take part in the production of the different vaccines.
Unit Plan
PBS

Wgbh/pbs: Explore Your Inner Animals

For Students 9th - 10th
Click on a highlighted portion of the skeleton to open up a brief video presentation and written summary explaining how that part of the human has come from our ancient ancestors.
Interactive
PurposeGames

Purpose Games: Axial and Appendicular Skeleton Parts Quiz

For Students 9th - 10th
41 question quiz relates to medical terms associated with the axial and appendicular skeleton.
eBook
Unite for Literacy

Unite for Literacy: Healthy Me: Hands

For Students Pre-K - K
See all the parts of a hand and the different things they can do. Book has one word per page. Includes audio narration in English, Spanish, and Turkish with text in English.
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Trent University

Trent University: El Cuerpo Humano 1

For Students 9th - 10th
Through this online exercise, students learn the parts of the body. Read the questions, view the picture and type in your response. To check your answer just click on the drop down arrow next to "Respuesta" (answer).
Unit Plan
Sophia Learning

Sophia: Anatomy: Basic Anatomy Tutorial

For Students 9th - 10th
Created to teach students of the 21st century, SOPHIA is bringing anatomy straight to your fingertips. Some great tips for teaching the basic parts of the body.
Interactive
Soft Schools

Soft Schools: Skin Cross Section Game

For Students 3rd - 8th
An interactive labeling exercise helps students practice naming parts of the largest organ in the human body, the skin.
Interactive
Smithsonian Institution

National Museum of American History: Artificial Anatomy: Papier Mache Models

For Students 9th - 10th
Online exhibition examines an interesting sidelight in the history of medicine: the use of papier-mache anatomical models. Learn about the history of medical dissection, why the models were made, and their construction and conservation....

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