Tag: epidermis
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Investigation: Human Cheek Cells and Body Cells
This cell activity introduces students to cell size, scale, and specialization through a hands-on microscope investigation. Students prepare and observe a slide of their own cheek cells with simple laboratory instructions. Basically, students use a toothpick to gently scrape the inside of their mouth. Then, they swirl the toothpick in a drop of methylene blue…
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Integumentary System – Color the Layers of the Skin
When students think about the human body, they often focus on organs like the heart, lungs, or brain. Yet the body’s largest organ is something they see every day—the skin. Despite its importance, students frequently underestimate the complexity of the integumentary system and the many structures working beneath the surface. This Skin Anatomy Coloring Page…
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What Causes Goosebumps? – Anatomy of Skin
Students label an image showing the cross section of skin. Text explains what each structure does and focuses on the phenomenon of goosebumps.
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Anatomy and Physiology Lesson on Tissues
Phenomenon based unit where students examine the case of a child with the epidermolysis bullosa.