Curated OER
The Respiratory System
Respiratory systems are different in worms, fish, and human lungs, and each are explained by Paul Andersen with his fabulous SMART Board. How are these respiratory systems similar? Keeping breathing surfaces moist is essential in all...
FuseSchool
What Is Cystic Fibrosis?
Can just anyone develop cystic fibrosis? Examine the symptoms, treatment, and life expectancy of cystic fibrosis patients through a video from an engaging biology series. Topics include the genetics behind the illness, when in life...
The Brain Scoop
The Origin of Mammal Movement: Harvard Adventures, Part I
It may be difficult for some humans to walk and chew gum at the same time ... but reptiles can't breathe while running at all! Compare the skeletal systems of reptiles and mammals in the first installment of Brain Scoop's fossils and...
MinuteEarth
How Physics Saved Two Million Premature Babies
Physics ... saving lives, one equation at a time! Learners discover the sad truth about premature babies and respiratory distress syndrome, which claimed millions of lives before scientists could understand its cause. Physics, and the...
TED-Ed
How Do the Lungs Work?
With the thousands of tasks our brain consciously performs on a daily basis, it's amazing that breathing isn't one of them. Learn how human bodies are able to automatically control the exchange of gas that keeps us alive...
Curated OER
Respiratory System - Questions and Answers
Intersperse your viewing of this video with questions that are shown on the screen. Keep your learners engaged by having them take notes and answer the questions. Parts of the respiratory system are shown with pictures and animation...
Curated OER
Blood: Path of a Red Blood Cell
Despite slightly older animation, this fascinating video shows the path each red blood cell takes as it carries oxygen throughout the body. From the first pump of the heart pushing red blood cells to the lungs to pick up oxygen to the...
Nemours KidsHealth
How the Body Works: The Lungs
Take a breather while your class takes in this information on the respiratory system. The roles of the lungs, diaphragm, bronchioles, and alveoli, are explained by a casual radio announcer as listeners call in to ask questions. The...
Curated OER
The Respiratory System - How it Works?
Diagrams and video footage of people help show the structures and functions of the respiratory system. Exercise is highlighted, making this an accessible video for a health class.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Fetal Circulation: Hypoxic Pulmonary Vasoconstriction
Watch how blood gets diverted away from alveoli with low oxygen levels. Rishi is a pediatric infectious disease physician and works at Khan Academy. [9:13]
Eastern Kentucky University
Gary Ritchison: The Respiratory System
Through a series of videos and readings, learn about the respiratory system.
Sophia Learning
Sophia: Lower Respiratory Tract: Structure and Function Overview: Lesson 1
This lesson will give an overview of the major structures and functions associated with the Lower respiratory tract. It is 1 of 2 in the series titled "Lower Respiratory Tract: Structure and Function Overview."
Curated OER
Kids Health: The Respiratory System
How does breathing work? This interesting and entertaining animation gives you a brief summary of how the respiratory system works.
Curated OER
Kids Health: The Respiratory System
Watch this short movie to find out the basics of the respiratory system. Fun to watch and lots of good information. From KidsHealth.
TED Talks
Ted Ed: How Do the Lungs Work?
When you breathe, you transport oxygen to the body's cells to keep them working, while also clearing your system of the carbon dioxide that this work generates. How do we accomplish this crucial and complex task without even thinking...
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Lung Introduction: People and Plants
Learn more about photosynthesis and cellular respiration through a classic story: Jack and the Beanstalk. Rishi is a pediatric infectious disease physician and works at Khan Academy.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Asthma: Asthma
Take a glimpse into your lungs to understand what happens when you have an asthma attack. [4:40]
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Lung Introduction: The Bronchial Tree
Follow the path of an oxygen molecule as it makes its way from your mouth down to an alveolus! This video explores teh bronchial tree. [12:46]
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Gas Exchange: Alveolar Gas Equation Part 1
Find out how to calculate exactly how much oxygen is deep down inside your lungs with this video! Also understand the path air travels as it is brought into the body. [7:58]
Curated OER
Kids Health: What Happens During an Athsma Flare Up?
Learn here about what happens to the lungs and the body during an athsma flare-up. [2:26]
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Circulatory and Respiratory System: The Lungs and Pulmonary System
The pulmonary system including the lungs, larynx, trachea, bronchi, bronchioles, alveoli and thoracic diaphragm. [20:32]
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Breathing Basics
Learn the mechanics of breathing, and how breathing air in is quite different from breathing air out. [12:04]
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Shunting in the Heart
This video contains a very detailed drawing of the heart to explain blood flow. [9:47]
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: What Is Tb?
Find out the basics of tuberculosis (TB), where it comes from, its symptoms, and how it spreads. [12:26]