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- 4th - 6th
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Students explore the working of the heart by making comparisons with the actions of a pump. They find examples of pumps and valves in facets, aerosol sprays, automobile fuel pumps, and many household items in daily use. Full Review »
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- 9th - 12th
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Students explore the heart. They discover how the heart works, practice taking their own pulse and complete an experiment in groups. Each group cuts apart an animal heart in a lab activity. Full Review »
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- 9th - 12th
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Students explain the workings and anatomy of the heart and to explore new medical techniques that help people live longer, healthier lives. Full Review »
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- 9th - 12th
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Students examine risk factors associated with heart disease and develop their own personal plans for decreasing the risk of heart disease. Full Review »
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- Higher Ed
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Students examine the extent of the heart attack problem in the U.S. and identify the common heart attack warning signs. They watch and discuss a video, read a brochure, discuss overhead transparencies, identify the steps to take to survive a heart attack, and take a quiz. Full Review »
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- 9th - 12th
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Students assume the role of a doctor, detective, and decision maker. They research the function of the heart, the diseases associated with the heart, and lifestyle choices that are heart healthy. Information gathered will be placed in a heart portfolio and used to create a board game. Full Review »
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- 6th - 8th
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Students discuss the blood vascular system, heart, prosthetic heart valves, and biomedical engineering. They listen to a teacher-led lecture and view images, discuss fun facts, and answer discussion questions related to the lecture. Full Review »
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- 3rd - 5th
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Students study the heart and the circulatory system. They practice taking their pulse. They create a model of blood cells and squeeze tennis balls to demonstrate just how hard the heart muscle works. Full Review »
- Grade Range
- 9th - 12th
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Students investigate statistics related to heart disease and identify different factors that contribute to heart disease. They participate in a class discussion and take notes during a teacher-led lecture. Students then generate a list of factors that contribute to heart disease, and complete a patient profile/case study. Full Review »
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- 11th - 12th
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Students identify the 4-chambers and major blood vessels of the heart and construct a model of a 4-chamber heart. They sketch their model, identify the chambers/vessels, state the condition of the blood in each chamber/vessel, and sketch the flow of blood through the model. Full Review »