Unit Plan
OpenStax

Open Stax: Anatomy & Physiology: Structure and Function of Blood Vessels

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn the structure and function of the blood vessels of the human cardiovascular system.
Unit Plan
Sophia Learning

Sophia: Blood Vessels

For Students 9th - 10th
This lesson will classify the various types of blood vessels depending on their structure and function.
Handout
The Franklin Institute

The Franklin Institute Online: The Structure of the Heart

For Students 9th - 10th
Description of the structure of the heart including the valves.
Handout
BiologyWise

Biology Wise: Endothelial Cells and Epithelial Cells

For Students 9th - 10th
Discusses the differences between endothelial and epithelial cells, including where they are found in the human body, their function, and their structure.
Activity
National Cancer Institute at the National Institutes of Health

Seer Training Modules: Introduction to the Cardiovascular System

For Students 9th - 10th
Self-guided learning activity where students learn about the structure and function of the human cardiovascular system. There is a short quiz at the end of the lesson to check for understanding.
Activity
Exploratorium

Exploratorium: Science Snacks: Seeing Your Retina

For Students 9th - 10th
Try this experiment where you examine the blood vessel network of your retina and the eye's blind spot. Includes a safety precaution.
eBook
CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Life Science: 11.21 Cardiovascular System

For Students 5th - 9th
Understand the structure and function human cardiovascular system.
Lesson Plan
PBS

Pbs Teachers: Scientific American: Growing Up Different: Williams Syndrome

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Explore the physical problems associated with Williams Syndrome and explain the role of elastin in body structure and function. Investigate the relationship between blood vessel diameter and hypertension and take a person's blood pressure.