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e-Learning for Educators - Data-Based School Reform for Administrators: Research shows that effective school improvement plans should be based on careful analysis of school data. Review current data-driven decision-making theory; use technology to identify, gather, and analyze data for patterns and trends; examine the role of data in equity reform; and develop action plans in support of their school-based data.; Take this course: Begins February 17.

Health and the Human Body: How do the cells in different systems of the human body differ in form and function? Explore human body systems, their cellular components, and biological hazards that affect your body's health.; Format: bibliography/help

Comparative anatomy: A continuum: In groups, students will design a presentation that will trace the development of an organ system through the major phyla of the animal kingdom looking for the relationships between structure and function by documenting adaptations.; Format: lesson plan (grade 9–12 English Language Development, Information Skills, and Science); By Joan Warner and Melissa Thibault.

The transformer room: In A technological tour of the Biltmore Estate, page 11; Interpreting the transformer room Wires come through the wall from the Generator Room which originally carried the power from the Dynamo Room to the Transformer Room. This room first was used to house a series of large Gould storage batteries,...; By Sue Clark McKendree.

National Institute of Environmental Health: Tour the National institute of Environmental Health campus in Research Triangle Park, North Carolina and learn about environmental health as well as career options for those who are interested in going into the field of biomedical research.; Format: article/field trip opportunity

Skin as an organ: In this Science NetLinks lesson, students examine the skin and how it functions as an organ and as part of a larger body system. In order to complete this lesson, students should be aware of other organ systems and have knowledge about the anatomy of the human... (Learn more); Format: lesson plan (grade 7 Science); Provided by: American Association for the Advancement of Science

Coping with changes: The purpose of this lesson is to understand how the nervous system allows us to learn, remember, and cope with changes in the environment. (Learn more); Format: lesson plan (grade 7 and 9–12 Science); Provided by: American Association for the Advancement of Science

KidsHealth: Health and wellness articles and animations for kids, teens, and parents. (Learn more); Format: website/activity; Provided by: Nemours Foundation