CTE Skills
HST-AP Introduction to the Cardiovascular System
The cardiovascular system, also known as the circulatory system, is the transportation system of the body. The major structures that make this possible are the heart, blood vessels and blood. Simply put, the heart pumps the blood in...
Rock 'N Learn
Life Science for Kids - Photosynthesis, Cells, Food Chains & More
Here's an exciting way to learn important facts and get ready for a life science test! Marko the Pencil and his friend Bailey take learners on a fascinating journey to Marko's Super Science Station where it's easy and fun to grasp...
Professor Dave Explains
A Journey Through the Heart
We've learned about the structure and function of the heart, but what does it really look like in there? What would it be like to be a red blood cell, and swim around, from atrium to ventricle, in and out the major arteries and veins?...
Professor Dave Explains
The Respiratory System
The system of the body we are most acutely aware of is the respiratory system. We have to breathe, whether voluntarily or involuntarily, every few seconds in order to stay alive. Because we looked at the circulatory system, we know that...
Visual Learning Systems
Exploring the Circulatory System
In this video, the circulatory system is introduced as the essential network responsible for transporting vital substances to cells and removing waste products. The heart is highlighted as the central organ that pumps blood throughout...
Mazz Media
Blood Vessels
This live-action video program is about blood vessels. The program is designed to reinforce and support a student's comprehension and retention of the term through use of video footage, photographs, diagrams and colorful, animated...
TED-Ed
How the Heart Actually Pumps Blood
Let your heart rejoice! A unique video explains in detail how the heart works to transport blood throughout the human body. Use it during your human body unit, and then discuss the accompanying comprehension questions as a review of the...
Curated OER
The First Few Weeks
As the title implies, the first few weeks of a baby's development are shown in the animated video. From its beginnings as a blastocyst to cell differentiation and intense development, see just how complex reproduction and the beginning...
Nemours KidsHealth
How the Body Works: The Heart
Where is the heart? What does it do? What other organs help it carry out its function? Here is a hearty little video that answers such questions! With a casual tone and colorful animation, elementary and middle schoolers will fall in...
Curated OER
How the Body Works: The Lymphatic System
Begin to show the workings of the lymphatic system with this video. Right when the narrator gets to the lymph nodes though, the video unfortunately cuts off mid-sentence. Use the video to show the connection between the lymphatic system...
Bill Nye
Bill Nye The Science Guy on Blood and Circulation
Did you know that high-speed aviators need to wear a special g-suit in order to keep blood flowing to their brains when experiencing intense acceleration forces? Bill Nye takes a flight in such a situation. After his trip, two facts...
Mayo Clinic
Mayo Clinic: Video: Heart and Circulatory System: How They Work
Learn about the heart and the circulatory system in this digital animation of how the process works. (2 min, 58 sec)
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Circulatory System and the Heart
Sal Khan introduces the circulatory system function and the structure and function of the heart. [14:53]
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Biology: Hemoglobin
The transport system within the blood that helps ventilate the body. [14:34]
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Biology: Circulatory System and the Heart
An introduction to the circulatory system and the heart. [14:56]
Howard Hughes Medical Institute
Hhmi: Bio Interactive: The Cardiology Lab
A fascinating interactive laboratory in which simulations allow students to explore techniques of cardiac diagnosis and learn about cardiac structure/function. Excellent supporting information and resources for teachers and students.
Science for Kids
Science Kids: Human Body Videos: Circulatory System
Narrated animation showing how the heart and the circulatory system transport blood throughout the body. (Length: 1 min. 8 sec.)
Curated OER
Kids Health: The Circulatory System
This short movie gives you a fun way to learn the basics of the heart and how the circulatory system works. From KidsHealth.
Crash Course
Crash Course Biology #27: Circulatory & Respiratory Systems
Hank takes us on a trip around the body - we follow the circulatory and respiratory systems as they deliver oxygen and remove carbon dioxide from cells, and help make it possible for our bodies to function. [11:40]
Amoeba Sisters
Amoeba Sisters: The 11 Human Organ Systems
A video that discusses the 11 organ system of the human body. Learn some basic information about the circulatory, digestive, endocrine, excretory, integumentary, lymphatic, muscular, nervous, reproductive, respiratory, and skeleton...
Curated OER
Kids Health: Your Heart and Circulatory System
Get an overview of the function of the whole circulatory system by watching this video. [2:29]
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Blood Pressure: Flow and Perfusion
Learn the difference between blood flow (volume/time) and perfusion (volume/time/amount of tissue). Rishi is a pediatric infectious disease physician and works at Khan Academy. [10:31]
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Blood Pressure: Pressure, Flow, & Resistance
See how pressure, flow, and resistance relate to one another and how they each affect the human body. Rishi is a pediatric infectious disease physician and works at Khan Academy. [11:50]
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Blood Pressure: Blood Pressure Changes Over Time
See how increasing resistance in the blood vessels can cause blood pressure to rise over time. Rishi is a pediatric infectious disease physician and works at Khan Academy. [11:25]