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- Grade Range
- 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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- 5th - 7th
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Students name and locate the major areas and structures of the heart and trace the pathway of the blood through the heart, lungs, and body. Full Review »
- Grade Range
- 9th - 12th
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Students measure lung capacity and explore factors that affect the amount of air the lungs can hold. Full Review »
- 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
- 5th - 8th
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Students participate in a role-play activity to lean about red and white blood cells, veins, capillaries and arteries. They also see how blood passes through the heart, lungs and out of the body, carrying oxygen and nutrients. 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 »
- Grade Range
- 6th - 8th
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Students examine the primary controllable and uncontrollable factors that put one at greater risk for developing heart disease. Through discussion, research, physical tests, and questionnaires they determine whether or not they are at risk of some day having a heart attack. They explore how to make lifestyle choices that encourage good cardiovascular and general health. Full Review »
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