Human Body: Human Development
These sites are about human development before and after birth. Includes animation and videos of embryos as well as the adolescent body. Learn how to identify stages in the human life cycle. Included is an eThemes resource on human body systems.
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Human Development Video
This video show the animation of human development from conception to the beginning stages of the embryo (Total Running Time: 2:19) NOTE: This site includes a discussion board. (forum, message board, etc.)
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Fetal Development Video
This video shows the development in the womb from conception to birth. (Total Running Time: 4:09) NOTE: This site includes ads. NOTE: This site includes a discussion board. (forum, message board, etc.)
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Fetal Development Week by Week Images
This site shows fetal development weekly from conception through week 41. NOTE: This site includes ads.
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Which Embryo Is Human?
Look at the five different animal embryos. Click on the question mark to see and hear the answer.
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PBS: Morphing Embryos
Watch these videos of a human, pig, chicken, and fish embryo. These videos require QuickTime.
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Fetal Development
This site has fetal illustrations and a description of the fetus from 8.5 weeks to 32 weeks. This text may be too advanced for younger students, but there is good background information for teachers.
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Life Cycle: Human Biology
Investigate these topics: Charting the Growth of Humans, Analyzing How Babies Grow, and Investigating Growth in Humans.
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Development of a Human Child
Watch this video of fetal development in the womb. Video requires QuickTime and may take a few minutes to load.
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Growth Stages 1: Infancy and Early Childhood
This is a lesson plan for grades 3-5.
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PBS: Babies Are Children Too
This site explains why babies cry and describes their routine care. Learn why talking with infants is important. NOTE: The site has a link to a forum.
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Growth Stages 2: Middle Childhood and Early Adolescence
This lesson plan follows Growth Stages 1.
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KidsHealth: All About Puberty
Read about how the human body changes as a child grows into an adult.
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BBC: Puberty Demo
The interactive body visually shows the changes during puberty. Click on the body then click on one of the spots to learn more. NOTE: The interactive body requires Flash 5. NOTE: The Talk link leads to a message board.
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I'm Growing Up: But Am I Normal?
This is a printable page from KidsHealth. Weight and height are just two things that vary widely as humans grow.
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PBS: Inside the Teenage Brain
This site has links to different experts on the adolescent brain. One of these experts answers questions about why teens misjudge emotions. This text may be too advanced for younger students, but there is good background information for teachers.
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eThemes Resource: Human Body Systems
Learn about the different human body systems and how they function in these sites that are written for elementary students. Includes illustrations, animated movies, and online quizzes.
