The New Science of Addiction: Genetics and the Brain
The New Science of Addiction: Genetics and the Brain This page has several interactives and information on addiction. Great for Webquests.
Read MoreAmerican Museum of Natural History
American Museum of Natural History Every time I think I won’t find anything else I REALLY like, there’s another one. For now, just so it doesn’t get lost in the chaos of my bookmarks, I’m listing this one under several headings. I’ve also listed it on my Firefox fastdial, so I’m sure as I use [...]
Read MoreHHMI Virtual Immunology Lab
HHMI Virtual Immunology Lab “This virtual laboratory will demonstrate how such a test, termed an enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA), is carried out and some of the key experimental problems that may be encountered. Students will learn about the assay procedure and the equipment and materials that are needed. By completing this exercise, students will gain [...]
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HHMI Virtual Neurophysiology Lab Studying the nervous system and neurons? Take a look at this lab that lets you record electrical activities of individual neurons and shows you how to identify the different neuron types. How cool is that?
Read MoreHHMI Virtual Cardiology Lab
HHMI Virtual Cardiology Lab The cardiology lab is a neat one to play with. I find that the HHMI virtual labs are very flexible and detail oriented while easy to use with middle school students because they can work through the lab without having to read all of the notes that go along with it [...]
Read MoreElectric Heart
Electric Heart In February, I had listed a virtual heart transplant site that is part of the Electric Heart site. Recently, I’ve started working with someone who has a degree in Health and PE, and realized just how much our two areas interlock. So, I’ve gone back through some things and pulled up stuff he [...]
Read MoreHuman Body Adventure – Site Map
Human Body Adventure – Site Map It looks sort of plain at first, but there’s quite a bit of useable information.
Read MoreHabits of the Heart and Other Organs
Habits of the Heart and Other Organs Interesting site for looking at different organs and their functions.
Read MoreJust for Kids – Health
Just for Kids – Health This site is part of the Indianapolis Marion County Public Library. From here, students can explore body systems with graphics and information.
Read MoreBody Systems
Body Systems An overview of 6 different systems: The Skeletal system The Digestive System The Muscle System The Nervous System The Cardiovascular System (Circulatory System) The Urinary System (The Excretory System) Another site that while good for middle school with teacher guidance may be better suited to high school.
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