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Blood Pressure Basics
Under pressure! The second lesson of the series introduces the class to blood pressure and the impact of high blood pressure on the cardiovascular system. It helps learners make the connection between blood pressure and how the heart...
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Heart to Heart
Study heart health and math in one activity. After measuring their resting heart rates by finding the pulse in their wrists, learners build a stethoscope to listen to their heart rate, and note the differences between the two methods.
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Pulse and Blood Pressure
In this blood pressure activity, learners compare their heart rate at rest and after exercise and their blood pressure at rest and after exercise. This activity has 6 fill in the blank and 12 short answer questions.
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Vital Signs
Explore the nursing profession! Written for a career exploration unit, this lesson plan gives participants a chance to observe and learn about the skills that a nurse would need. They measure vital signs with appropriate medical...
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Sounds of the Heart
Middle schoolers investigate the sounds of the heart, construct a stethoscope, and explore the workings of valves.
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Pbs Learning Media: Sci Girls: Heart to Heart
In this activity, learners compare ways to measure their heart rates. They will build their own stethoscopes and learn how exercise affects heart rate.