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How the Heart Actually Pumps Blood Instructional VideoHow the Heart Actually Pumps Blood Instructional Video
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TED-Ed
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Grade
7th - 11th
Subjects
Science
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Resource Type
Instructional Videos
Media Length
4:28
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2014
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How the Heart Actually Pumps Blood

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Let your heart rejoice! A unique video explains in detail how the heart works to transport blood throughout the human body. Use it during your human body unit, and then discuss the accompanying comprehension questions as a review of the material. 

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Concepts

the circulatory system, human body systems, heart rate, the heart, circulation

Additional Tags

circulatory system, heart beat, circulation, science

Pros

  • Takes a uncommon look at heart function
  • A brilliantly animated video is geared toward middle and high school biologists

Cons

  • None

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