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Keeping Your Heart in Good Shape: What are the Benefits? - Biology Teaching Thesis Lesson PlanKeeping Your Heart in Good Shape: What are the Benefits? - Biology Teaching Thesis Lesson Plan
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Students name the main parts of the heart and what events occur there. They write a reaction that contains complete sentences, and uses proper spelling and grammar, after viewing a video. Students define the following terms: contraction, relaxation, ventricles, atria, pulse rate, and pump. They list ways in which the risks of heart disease can be minimized.

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contractions, pulse rate, heart rate, ventricles

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atria, contraction, pulse rate, pump, relaxation, ventricles, science
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Grade
6th - 8th
Subjects
Science
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For Teacher Use
Duration
2 days
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Inquiry-Based Learning
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