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Atmospheric Pressure

Atmospheric Pressure

Did you know that air has weight? This illustrated essay from the NOVA Web site explores conditions that affect air density and atmospheric pressure.

6-12

Document

Blood Flow and Thermoregulation

Blood Flow and Thermoregulation

In this interactive activity adapted from the University of Alberta, learn about the ways your body can regulate its temperature. OER Level

7-12

Interactive

The Science Behind Appetite

The Science Behind Appetite

This video segment, adapted from NOVA, tells the story of a ballerina battling anorexia. It explains how serotonin regulates appetite, and presents some of the health risks that accompany the eating disorder. OER Level

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5-12

Video

How the Body Responds to Exercise

How the Body Responds to Exercise

In this video segment adapted from NOVA, follow novice runners as they train for a marathon, and discover how quickly the body responds to regular aerobic exercise. OER Level

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6-12

Video

Is Lactic Acid a Four Letter Word?

Is Lactic Acid a Four Letter Word?

This essay by Patti and Warren Finke describes the process by which our bodies transform food energy into energy that our cells can use.

9-12

Document

Mountain Weather: A Climber's Story

Mountain Weather: A Climber's Story

In this video segment adapted from Interactive NOVA, a mountain climber's perilous journey reveals the extreme range of microclimates on Mount Kilimanjaro.

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6-12

Video

Trying to Breathe on Mount Everest

Trying to Breathe on Mount Everest

In this video segment adapted from NOVA, climbers attempting to reach Mount Everest's summit must contend with the low levels of oxygen at high altitudes. OER Level

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6-12

Video

Where Do You Get Your Energy?

Where Do You Get Your Energy?

In this interactive activity adapted from the Exploratorium, explore how our cells harvest energy from food. OER Level

7-10

Interactive

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