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- 9th - 12th
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Students research cholesterol in articles or on the internet, writing a summary of their article. They each contribute one fact about cholesterol, and discuss the information listed. Full Review »
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- 4th
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Students discover how vital the circulatory system is in conjunction with all other body systems in this five lessons unit. Hands-on projects centered around the heart, blood, and blood vessels include monitoring pulse rate, making a sethoscope, simulati Full Review »
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- 3rd - 5th
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Students make a proportional model of blood out of red gelatin, a plastic bag, and rice. They investigate what happens when arteries and veins experience buildup from cholesterol. They then work in pairs to brainstorm ways to clean our clogged arteries. Full Review »
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- 9th - 12th
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Students are able to use a computer program to observe molecules and membranes. They are able to understand molecular form and interactions by rotating molecules in 3D. Students split the page in half, on the left hand side and write the molecule name and sketch it. On the right hand side, they should write structure and function. Full Review »
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- 9th - 12th
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Students determine the adequate requirements for nutrients, examine the functions of the common nutrients and identify sources, and examine/evaluate the role of cholesterol in the body and its implications for good health in this High School Nutrition lesson. Full Review »
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- 5th - 8th
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Students simulate the clogging of an artery with cholesterol by creating a paper towel roll model of an artery. They discuss the three types of cholesterol and their effects on the heart then they compare the fat and cholesterol content in different foods. Full Review »
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- Higher Ed
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Students discover what types of food contain cholesterol. They identify foods that contain less cholesterol, examine nutritional information about eggs and explore how to fit eggs into a healthy diet. They modify their diet to help maintain healthy cholesterol levels. Full Review »
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- 3rd - 5th
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Students view a video, they summarize the function or job of each body system. They are asked why is it important that athletes in training or a person who wants to tone muscles or stay healthy should comprehend how the systems could help them. Full Review »
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- 6th - 8th
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Students become familiar with the latest dietary guidelines from the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA). They work in groups to find recipes that help students meet the dietary guidelines. Students develop a class cookbook of favorite recipes. Full Review »
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- 3rd - 5th
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Students participate in active demonstrations to explore the understanding of cholesterol in an artery. Students stand outside hula hoops to represent an artery. When they are tagged, they become a piece of cholesterol. Students continue with process to exemplify how cholesterol levels can be reduced through exercising. Full Review »