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- 4th
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Students explore the human circulatory system in this unit of fourteen lessons. The heart, capillaries, blood, arteries, veins, and blood cells form the basis of this unit. The research and work of iam Harvey is investigated. 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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- 7th - 12th
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Students explore the major causes of heat attacks as the topics of the human circulatory system, blood pressure, heart disease, arteries and veins are examined. Opinions on the topics are developed as researched material is presented to the group. 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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- 6th - 8th
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Students examine the heart and vascular system and the need for artificial valves. After explaining how heart valves function, they design their own heart valves for experimentation. They predict the speed of fluid flowing through veins, capillaries, and arteries. Full Review »
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- 9th - 12th
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Students cover the cardiovascular system and how exercise affects it. They also study the parts of the heart, veins, and arteries. Students explore how modern medicine has improved the heart and lives of people. 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 »
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- 1st - 3rd
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Students work together to examine and analyze different types of leaves. Using the leaves, they compare and contrast the shape, edges and veins of the different leaves. They identify the tree each leaf came from and make leaf presses out of them. Full Review »
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- 5th
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Students analyze the components of the circulatory system. They take notes as they watch a video on blood and circulation. Students discuss the human circulatory system, including blood, veins, arteries, capillaries and the heart. Full Review »
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- 3rd - 5th
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Students review circulation and blood flow patterns from different parts of the body. They play a game using colored yarn and index cards to simulate blood flow, oxygenated blood, arteries and veins. Full Review »
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