The Respiratory System - How it Works?

The procedure for constructing a working model of the respiratory system is revealed in this resource. A wonderful approach would be to have biology learners work in pairs to create a model and write the suggested paragraph explaining...

Written for a college-level human biology course, this learning exercise provides an in-depth review of the respiratory system. Twenty-two questions are available for learners to answer, covering everything from respiratory structure to...

A healthy presentation begins with the evolution of the respiratory system, including the vocal cords, lungs, and the diaphragm. Then it explains the mechanics of breathing, the importance of hemoglobin, how oxygen is transported in the...

Explore the evolution of the respiratory system with a video that shows the anatomy of the system, how each part plays a role in inhalation and exhalation, and then moves into how the system works in the human body. 

The ins and outs of breathing are explained in this fresh film. Simple and straightforward narration accompanies colorful animation to show how breathing is controlled and how it can be altered. This would not only be useful during a...

When at rest, humans exhale about 17.5 ml of water per hour, but they lose about four times that amount during exercise. The video shows learners how worms, insects, fish and humans all respire very differently. Viewers then explore the...

The human immune system doesn't always prevent us from getting sick, so what is it doing? Young scientists watch a short video explaining what the immune system is and how it works. Then, they answer eight questions to prepare for an...

See how to build a simple motor with just seven materials. The process is sped up so you may want to watch and write out directions before showing your class. The explanation for why it works is then given. A few questions are shown at...

Respiratory systems are different in worms, fish, and human lungs, and each are explained by Paul Andersen with his fabulous SMART Board. How are these respiratory systems similar? Keeping breathing surfaces moist is essential in all...

What makes an IMAX movie different? It is ten times the size of a normal film, is magnified four times, and runs horizontally rather than vertically. Fascinating technology is explained throughout this video about a specialized type of...