Integumentary System
Integumentary System Introduce Integumentary System The integumentary system is made up of the skin, hair, and nails. Its main functions are protection, regulation, and sensation. The skin is the largest organ in the human body, and it contains a variety of receptors that sense touch, temperature, pressure, and pain. The Integumentary System infographic provides a colorful representation […]
Reproductive System
Reproductive System Introduce Reproductive System It’s time to have the sex talk! We have materials to help make teaching the reproductive system easy and less stressful. Learn more. It’s time to have the sex talk! No reason to blush or get embarrassed. This can be difficult material for the most seasoned educator. Unlike some of […]
Urinary System
Urinary System Introduce Urinary System Unless they’re on a long car trip or cross-country flight, most people don’t give their urinary system a second thought. They should, though. A fully functioning urinary system is necessary for an active, healthy life. The system filters extra water and waste products, such as salts and proteins, from the […]
Endocrine System
Endocrine System Introduce Endocrine System What human body system affects almost every organ and cell in the body? The endocrine system. The endocrine system contains 9 major glands and organs that produce, store, and secrete hormones. Secreted hormones control everything from body temperature, heart rate, and blood pressure to reproduction, the sleep-wake cycle, and our […]
Selecting and Caring for Anatomical Models
Models are among the most traditional and useful items in a science educator’s toolbox. Whether your subject of study is leaf morphology, invertebrate zoology, general biology, or human anatomy, models are the perfect adjunct to texts and diagrams. They enable students to examine the finest structural details of an organism or its components in 3-dimensonal […]
Lymphatic System
Lymphatic System Introduce Lymphatic System Get your go bag and suit up–it’s time to stop the next invasion! Those are the orders your lymphatic system receives every time an invading bacteria, virus, or other microorganism is detected by the spleen, your body’s central command and disease early-warning system. As in an expertly planned and executed […]
Cardiovascular System
Cardiovascular System Introduce Cardiovascular System You’ve been to great parties: the host or hostess always circulates, chats with everyone, delivers tasty treats and drinks, and is happy to relieve you of your trash. You may have referred to an exceptional host as warm-hearted or big-hearted. Have you ever thought about how your heart is like […]
Respiratory System
Respiratory System Introduce Respiratory System Here’s a structure and function question for your students to think about: how can a sponge soak up so much water? The anatomy and physiology answer: the same way your lungs can exchange blood gases so quickly. Structurally, a sponge has a large surface–every pore increases the amount of contact […]
Digestive System
Digestive System Introduce Digestive System Hungry? Is your stomach making noises? Did you catch a whiff of fresh cut fruit, and now your mouth is watering? Then your digestive system is primed and ready to go to work breaking down food into smaller molecules so nutrients can be easily absorbed. Here’s some food for thought: […]