Article
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Story md.com: Heart Diseases

For Students 9th - 10th
Heart disease is the leading cause of death in the U.S. Learn about the different types of heart diseases, and what you can do to try to prevent them.
Website
American Heart Association

American Heart Association: Be the Beat!

For Students 9th - 10th
The American Heart Association wants to help create a new generation of life savers - teens who know how to perform CPR and use AEDs (Automated External Defibrillators) to save lives. Be The Beat! teaches teens about heart health and...
Handout
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Genentech: Heart Attack Fact Sheet

For Students 9th - 10th
The learning resource is a heart attack fact sheet. Some topics discussed are disease manifestation, aftermath, and symptoms.
Activity
Read Works

Read Works: Broken Hearts

For Teachers 6th
[Free Registration/Login Required] An informational text about heart defects and cardiac arrest. A question sheet is available to help students build skills in reading comprehension.