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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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- 6th - 12th
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Students act as medical researchers and investigate the development of artificial heart, heart assist devices and other advancements in cardiology. They report their findings, both orally and visually, to their 'colleagues' at a conference. 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 »
- Grade Range
- 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 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 »
- Grade Range
- 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 the dangers associated with heart disease. They conduct research in order to find some of the risk factors associated with contracting the disease. Students make a life health plan in order to prevent the adult onset of heart disease. 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 »
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