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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Under Pressure

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students investigate the implications of blood pressure. They use film canisters and balloons to build models that help them explain how blood pressure works.
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Worksheet
Curated OER

Internal Systems and Regulation

For Students 7th - 9th
In this internal systems and regulation worksheet, students correctly decide if given statements are true or false. Students apply information learned about the circulatory system to the given statements to determine statements of truth...
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Article
Aetna Intelihealth

Aetna: Inteli Health: High Blood Pressure (Hypertension)

For Students 9th - 10th
Thorough overview of hypertension. Includes information on symptoms, treatment, prevention, and much more.
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Unit Plan
OpenStax

Open Stax: Anatomy & Physiology: Blood Flow, Blood Pressure, and Resistance

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn about the components and measurement of arterial blood pressure, as well as the variables affecting blood flow and blood pressure in this learning exercise.
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Lesson Plan
TeachEngineering

Teach Engineering: Blood Pressure Basics

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Learners study how heart valves work and investigate how valves that become faulty over time can be replaced with advancements in engineering and technology. Learning about the flow of blood through the heart, students are able to fully...
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Unit Plan
Other

California State University: Biology Labs Online: Cardio Lab

For Students 9th - 10th
A comprehensive set of virtual experiment assignments where students explore the roles of blood pressure and heart rate in maintaining a balanced cardiovascular system. Includes background information, glossary, online notebook, and...
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Article
American Heart Association

Aha: Monitoring Your Blood Pressure at Home

For Students 9th - 10th
Article from the American Heart Association entitled "Monitoring Your Blood Pressure at Home." Discusses AHA recommendations on choosing a monitoring device and how to use it properly. It also provides a blood pressure chart and links to...
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Handout
Other

Heart Point: Regulation of Blood Pressure

For Students 9th - 10th
Basic information concerning blood pressure, including primary and secondary causes of high blood pressure and methods used to treat it.
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Handout
WebMD

Web Md: Blood Pressure

For Students 9th - 10th
This site from WebMD Health provides great information on blood pressure. The basic overview discusses what blood pressure is, shows a picture of it, gives a chart to mark it, and includes several links for additional information.
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Handout
American Heart Association

Aha: High Blood Pressure in Children

For Students 9th - 10th
The American Heart Association provides a general overview of the health affects of high blood pressure in children. Contains links to related sites.
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eBook
CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Life Science: 11.25 Blood Pressure

For Students 5th - 9th
Take a look at blood pressure in the human body.