Curated OER
Go With the Flow
Students name and locate the major areas and structures of the heart and trace the pathway of the blood through the heart, lungs, and body.
WebMD
Medicine Net: Mitral Valve Prolapse
This site from MedicineNet.com provides a great article detailing mitral valve prolapse. Describes what it is and shows a chart to help. Discusses how mitral valve prolapse is diagnosed and evaluated, along with possible symptoms.
WebMD
Web Md: Congenital Heart Disease
WebMD offers information on congenital heart disease, including types, symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment.
PBS
Nova Online: Map of the Human Heart
This PBS site has a concise explanation of how the heart works. There is also a moving diagram of a working heart.
North Central Regional Educational Laboratory
Kids learn.org: Circulatory System
What do you know about the circulatory system? This site features several links to help you increase your knowledge of this fascinating human body system.
North Central Regional Educational Laboratory
Circulatory System Internet Workshop
This site features a circulatory system internet workshop focused on diseases and healthy living. Students and teachers will benefit from the resources linked to this site.
Science Museum of Minnesota
Lesson Plan: Go With the Flow
In this effective site, students will name the parts of the heart and trace the flow of blood through the body. Contains related links.
Science Museum of Minnesota
Lesson Plan: Valves and Pumps
In this interesting site, students see how valves and pumps work together to move blood through the circulatory system. Site contains related links.
ClassFlow
Class Flow: The Heart
[Free Registration/Login Required] This flipchart shows the parts of the human heart with labels and includes a blank, unlabeled heart for assessment purposes.