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Using Visible Body to Master Terminology & Vocabulary

What’s in a name? Well… a lot. Terminology presents a huge challenge for students. Vocabulary and terminology are foundational to learning anatomy and physiology and launching students into careers in the life sciences, but the sheer amount of terms ...
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Lesson Plans, Technology in Education

3 Ways to Simulate a Crime Scene: Forensic Science with Visible Body

High school forensic science classes are a great way for students to explore an interdisciplinary field while developing communication and teamwork ...
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Skin Anatomy: An Online Lesson Plan

Online classes are a popular option for students who want the flexibility they provide, and Visible Body is here to support instructors and students ...
Biology, Lesson Plans

Teaching Cell Types: Differentiated Instruction with Visible Body

Prokaryotic versus eukaryotic? Plant versus animal? Learning the distinctions between cell types is an important step in learning about function and ...
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Extra Credit Assignment: Bony Landmarks Flashcards

As a member of the Visible Body Customer Engagement Team, Jenn Smulligan works with instructors both one-on-one and in groups so that they can get ...
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How to Teach Rotator Cuff Injuries with VB Suite

Over two million Americans encounter rotator cuff problems every year—future allied health professionals need to understand the anatomy and mechanics ...
Lesson Plans, Technology in Education

How to Teach Muscle Naming with Immersive Assignments

There are about 600 muscles in the human body—that’s a lot to memorize! When students understand the naming conventions behind muscles, it makes them ...
Biology, Lesson Plans

Phylogenetic Tree Lesson Plan with Visible Body Suite

Phylogenetic trees can be a tough concept to wrap your head around—those big, branching diagrams can be difficult for students to parse. This is ...
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Forensic Science Lesson Plan Part II: Autopsies with Visible Body

This is the second part of a two-part lesson designed for a high school forensic science class. The first part can be found here! In this lesson, ...
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Forensic Science Lesson Plan Part I: Directional Terms with Visible Body

Part of the reason forensic science is a great subject is that it incorporates so many different disciplines. By accurately describing the body, ...