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Here's To Your Healthy Heart!

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Students examine the primary controllable and uncontrollable factors that put one at greater risk for developing heart disease. Through discussion, research, physical tests, and questionnaires they determine whether or not they are at risk of some day having a heart attack. They explore how to make lifestyle choices that encourage good cardiovascular and general health.

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cardiovascular disease, the cardiovascular system

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cardiovascular health, controllable and uncontrollable factors, heart disease, science
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Grade
6th - 8th
Subjects
Science
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4 days
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Inquiry-Based Learning
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