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- Grade Range
- 9th - 12th
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Students examine chest x-rays of adults and students and learn what an X-ray illustrates. They also explore the limitations to X-ray technology for use in diagnosing heart and lung ailments. Full Review »
- Grade Range
- 9th - 10th
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Students examine pulse rates before and after exercise and as a measure of fitness. They compare lung capacities of males and females, and discover how to take blood pressure readings. Full Review »
- Grade Range
- 3rd - 5th
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Students research and discuss health issues related to lungs and breathing in this technology-based lesson for upper elementary classrooms. Emphasis is placed on internet research including the use of Google and the website brainpop.com. Full Review »
- Grade Range
- 6th - 8th
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Students run lap around the field. They complete dynamic stretching: high knees, high knee kicks, forward lunges, 45 degree, side lunges, and high knee crossover. Students review the scoring and rules of the game speedball. They are divided into four teams. Two teams wear pennies. Full Review »
- Grade Range
- 9th - 12th
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Students consider some of the criteria involved in selecting organ recipients. They are given a copy of "You Be the Judge." Students are divided into four "Transplant Review Boards." After each group has chosen its lung recipient, they discuss the following issues" What kind of criteria did each group consider in selecting lung recipients? How did they decide which criteria were most important? How do you feel about the age limit for transplant candidates? Full Review »
- Grade Range
- 2nd
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Students discover various parts of the body that helps it function such as the lungs, stomach and heart. The teacher discusses ways they can take care of their body to keep it healthy throughout their lives. Full Review »
- Grade Range
- 3rd
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Students examine and identify the effects smoking has on the lungs. They view and discuss pictures of a smoker's lung and a healthy lung, and read and discuss an informational handout. Students then participate in an aerobic exercise experiment, comparing regular breathing with breathing through a straw. Full Review »
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- 5th
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Students examine the function of the lungs and create a model of the lungs. Using a plastic cup, drinking straw, plastic bag, small balloon, and a rubber band, they follow step-by-step directions to construct simulated lungs. Students then simulate breathing with their plastic lungs. Full Review »
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- 5th
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Students construct a working model of the respiratory system in order to analyze how the respiratory system functions. In small groups they follow step-by-step directions to create the lung models, observe how the lungs work, and answer discussion questions. Full Review »
- Grade Range
- 2nd - 5th
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Students make a model of their lungs using a plastic bottle, modeling clay, balloons, a straw and rubber bands to help demonstrate how the lungs and the diaphragm work. Students construct the model and test it following a brief discussion on lungs and the rib cage. Full Review »
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