Science Bob Pflugfelder
Science Bob: Body Zone: The Lungs
An introduction to the form and function of the lungs, including the bronchioles and alveoli.
The Association of the British Pharmaceutical Industry
Abpi: Breathing and Asthma
A complete, student-led lesson on the respiratory system and asthma. Students learn information and answer interactive review questions along the way. There is a self-checking quiz at the end of the lesson.
Science Museum of Minnesota
Science Museum of Minnesota: Habits of the Heart
A guide to the heart, lungs, and circulatory system, and surgical procedures of the heart. Includes many digital images. Lesson plans with pictures and video instructions are very helpful.
Science Museum of Minnesota
Lesson Plan: Catch Your Breath
In this comprehensive site, students will measure their lung capacity and look at factors that affect the amount of air the lungs can hold.
Other
Footprints Science: Breathing
This animation illustrates how the diaphragm and muscles around the rib cage work to facilitate inhaling and exhaling.
Science Museum of Minnesota
Lesson Plan: Ins and Outs of Respiration
In this effective site, students will measure their respiratory rate and examine the factors that affect the breathing rate.
Other
National Emphysema Foundation
This site has detailed information on emphysema and other Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Diseases (COPD), such as chronic bronchitis.
McGraw Hill
Online Learning Center: Respiration
This is a very detailed site on breathing/respiration. It covers system organization, mechanics, exchange of gases, and oxygen transport. A very thorough site.
Aetna Intelihealth
Aetna: Inteli Health: Emphysema
Thorough overview of emphysema. Includes information on symptoms, prevention, treatment, and much more.
University of California
The Auscultation Assistant
Designed for medical students, this site gives a detailed description of the sounds of the heart and lungs, including disorders, while playing read audio of those sounds with each description. Suitable for upper level high school...
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Biology: Respiratory System Regulation
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Describes how the rate of breathing is regulated and controlled.
Curated OER
Kids Health: Cystic Fibrosis
Cystic Fibrosis affects the lungs and makes it difficult to breathe. In this article geared toward kids, learn what it is, the causes, how it is diagnosed and treated, and how to live with it.
National Institutes of Health
Ninds: Anoxia: Hypoxia
This page from the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke website has information on Anoxia and Hypoxia, including definitions, treatment, prognosis, research, and references.
Soft Schools
Soft Schools: Respiratory System Quiz
Take this interactive, multiple-choice quiz over the human respiratory system, then review your score and any missed questions at the end.
Soft Schools
Soft Schools: Respiration
Take this interactive, multiple-choice quiz over human respiration, then review your score and any missed questions at the end.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Life Science: Respiratory System Diseases
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Respiratory diseases are diseases of the lungs, bronchial tubes, trachea, nose, and throat. These diseases can range from a mild cold to a severe case of pneumonia....
Sophia Learning
Sophia: Animals: Human Respiratory System
An introductory slide show explaining the structure and function of the human respiratory system.
BioEd Online
Bio Ed Online: Respiratory System
In the following lessons for k-5 students are introduced to the structures within the human respiratory system.
Anatomical Travelogue
Story md.com: Asthma
Asthma causes one's airways to become sore and swollen. An attack means a person's lungs are getting less air. Learn about two types of treatment.
National Institutes of Health
Niehs: Breathtaking Fun
Learn how your lungs help you breathe by making a model of the way your lungs work using a clear plastic bottle, scissors, and two medium-sized balloons.
Sophia Learning
Sophia: Respiratory Cycle
This lesson will cover the respiratory cycle by looking at inhalation and exhalation.
Mocomi & Anibrain Digital Technologies
Mocomi: Why Do We Yawn?
Find out why we yawn and is it useful.
Curated OER
Kids Health: Bronchial Tubes
Learn what bronchial tubes are and where they are located in this brief definition by KidsHealth.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Life Science: Amphibians
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Amphibians are a group of vertebrates that have adapted to live in both water and on land. Amphibian larvae are born and live in water, and they breathe using gills....