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How Does Blood Circulate?

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Fifth graders investigate the path of their blood through their heart and body.  In this heart instructional activity, 5th graders recognize that blood travels in one direction through arteries and one through veins. Students complete worksheet about blood flow.

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cardiovascular health, the cardiovascular system

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healthy heart, veins and arteries, health
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Grade
5th
Subjects
Health
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Instructional Strategy
Inquiry-Based Learning

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