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CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Blood Vessels

For Students 9th - 10th
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] In this online tutorial students will learn how to compare different types of blood vessels and their roles.
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Unit Plan
OpenStax

Open Stax: Anatomy & Physiology: Circulation and the Central Nervous System

For Students 9th - 10th
Students learn about the vessels that supply the central nervous system with blood.
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Unit Plan
OpenStax

Open Stax: Anatomy & Physiology: Structure and Function of Blood Vessels

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn the structure and function of the blood vessels of the human cardiovascular system.
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Lesson Plan
BioEd Online

Bio Ed Online: A System of Transport

For Teachers 6th - 8th
In this lesson, students are required to work in teams to simulate the volume of blood moving through the circulatory system by transferring blliquid into-and through-a series of containers.
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Graphic
Georgia State University

Georgia State University: Hyper Physics: Poiseuille's Law Diagram

For Students 9th - 10th
This diagram shows the relationship of Poiseuille's Law to fluids, blood flow, viscosity, Bernoulli's Law, and resistance in vessels. Links to related topics.
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Handout
US Department of Labor

Bureau of Labor Statistics: Cardiovascular Technician

For Students 9th - 10th
This site, published by the Department of Labor Statistics, provides information related to the Cardiovascular Technician Career. Employment projections and trends are detailed with a brief description of the profession.
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Website
Gateway Community College

James Crimando: Cardiovascular System

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn the anatomy of the human cardiovascular system.
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Handout
The Franklin Institute

The Franklin Institute: Blood Vessels

For Students 9th - 10th
What are blood vessels and what do they do? Find out here at this Franklin Institute site!
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Handout
The Franklin Institute

The Franklin Institute Online: The Structure of the Heart

For Students 9th - 10th
Description of the structure of the heart including the valves.
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PPT
Educaplus (Jesús Peñas Cano)

Educaplus: Funcionamiento De Un Capilar [In Spanish]

For Students 9th - 10th
These animated slides explain the operation of a capillary.
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Unit Plan
Scholastic

Scholastic: Study Jams! Science: The Human Body: Circulatory System

For Students 3rd - 6th
An animated video, with an accompanying quiz, explains how the circulatory system works.
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Unit Plan
Sophia Learning

Sophia: Blood Vessels

For Students 9th - 10th
This lesson will classify the various types of blood vessels depending on their structure and function.
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Website
Mayo Clinic

Mayo Clinic

For Students 9th - 10th
A comprehensive resource for timely and accurate medical information from experts at Mayo Clinic. Content includes information on almost all diseases and conditions, a guide to healthy living, first-aid and self-care information.
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Unit Plan
CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Biology: Heart

For Students 9th - 10th
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Describes how the heart pumps blood throughout the body.
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Unit Plan
CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Biology: Blood Vessels

For Students 9th - 10th
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Discusses the different types of blood vessels and their roles.
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Unit Plan
CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Life Science: Blood Vessels

For Students 6th - 8th
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] The blood vessels are an important part of the cardiovascular system. They connect the heart to every cell in the body. Arteries carry blood away from the heart,...
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BBC

Bbc: Gcse Bitesize: Cellular Respiration and Transport

For Students 9th - 10th
The circulatory system transports substances between the exchange surface and cells. It delivers oxygen and glucose to the tissues for respiration, which is the release of energy to cells.
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Handout
BiologyWise

Biology Wise: Endothelial Cells and Epithelial Cells

For Students 9th - 10th
Discusses the differences between endothelial and epithelial cells, including where they are found in the human body, their function, and their structure.
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Handout
US Geological Survey

Usgs: Capillary Action

For Students 9th - 10th
Capillary is described and explained. It is related to surface tension. Examples in botany and human physiology are given.
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Howard Hughes Medical Institute

Hhmi: Bio Interactive: Feeding a Hungry Heart

For Students 9th - 10th
An intricate three-dimensional network of blood vessels nourishes the heart. Images like this can be used to make detailed comparisons of healthy and diseased hearts.
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Handout
CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Biology: Circulatory System Study Guide

For Students 9th - 10th
This comprehensive study guide covers the main terms and concepts needed for a unit on the circulatory system.
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eBook
CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Life Science: 11.24 Blood Vessels

For Students 5th - 9th
Learn about the blood vessels of the human body.
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eBook
CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Life Science: 11.21 Cardiovascular System

For Students 5th - 9th
Understand the structure and function human cardiovascular system.
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Lesson Plan
Science Museum of Minnesota

Lesson Plan: Go With the Flow

For Teachers 3rd - 8th
In this effective site, students will name the parts of the heart and trace the flow of blood through the body. Contains related links.