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Heart Health: Awareness and Research for Women Lesson PlanHeart Health: Awareness and Research for Women Lesson Plan
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National First Ladies' Library
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6th - 8th
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Heart Health: Awareness and Research for Women

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Students explore basic heart anatomy, review basic definition of heart disease, research different tests used to diagnose heart disease and heart attacks, discuss what constitutes a "healthy heart" lifestyle, and incorporate it into their daily habits. Students then prepare Powerpoint presentation on their research.

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cardiovascular disease, the cardiovascular system, cardiovascular health, anatomy

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anatomy, heart disease, heart health, laura bush, science

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