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BODY SYSTEMS
Eye On Online Anatomy:

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Start with cells and work all the way up to the complete human body using these great links, which demonstrate the levels of organization and complementary nature of structure and function. Building this foundation will help the students better understand Health and Genetics topics.

HEALTH AND NUTRITION
Healthy Food
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Proper nutrition for a busy student isn't easy but learning the food pyramid is a great start. Good preventitive medicine also includes knowing how to stay away from the bad stuff, like germs, drugs and stress!

GENES AND INHERITANCE
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Why do you look like your parents? Did you get Aunt Marian's nose? Uncle George's eyes? And yes - you are siblings even if you don't look alike. Heredity is why!

ACTIVITY CENTER

On-line Explorations of the Human Body

The Human Body: An On-line TourFrom EW LP archives
Yucky Biology ActivitiesExplore yucky body parts with Discovery.com
Fun Ways to Stay Healthy

Classroom Nutrition ActivitiesFrom EW LP archives
A Feast of Nutritional IdeasFrom EW Curr archives
Germs "Spread" into the CurriculumFrom EW Curr archives
Noise Can Effect Your Learning!From EW Curr archives
Handwashing TipsAmerican Society of Microbiologists
10 Healthy Tips for Your StudentsAmerican Dietetic Association