PBS
Pbs Learning Media: Map of the Human Heart
See how the human heart moves blood through the body in this animated feature from the NOVA: "Cut to the Heart" Web site.
University of Utah
University of Utah: Hyper Hearts: Tutorials
This sites gives a great break down of the cycles of the heart. An animated cross section shows how the blood being pumped into each chamber causes sound and in turn affects an electrocardiogram.
The Association of the British Pharmaceutical Industry
Abpi: The Heart and Circulation
Educational site provides an overview of the heart and circulation. Included, are six sections and a quiz.
The Association of the British Pharmaceutical Industry
Abpi: Heart and Circulation
A complete, self-paced lesson on the heart and circulation. Students work their way through illustrations and animated tutorials, and answer review questions along the way. There is a self-checking quiz at the end of the lesson.
NASA
Nasa: The Space Place: What's in the Heart of a Comet?
NASA site explores what a comet's nucleus is composed of. Animation and photographs are provided as well.
National Institutes of Health
National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute: What Are the Lungs?
Find excellent information about the human lungs, and how they contribute to the gas exchange process for the body. Inside, find detailed illustrations and a short, narrated animation of the respiratory system at work.
Biology Pages
Kimball's Biology Pages: Animal Circulatory Systems
This page has information on different types of animal circulatory systems. Scroll to the bottom of the page to find out about mammals.
Georgia Department of Education
Ga Virtual Learning: Ap Literature & Composition: The Journey Motif
This unit focuses on the "Journey Motif" using the following works: Heart of Darkness by Joseph Conrad, "Shooting An Elephant" by George Orwell, "Journey" by Edna St. Vincent Millay,"Sailing to Byzantium" by William Butler Yeats, "The...
Science Museum of Minnesota
Science Museum of Minnesota: Habits of the Heart: About Your Lungs
Learn about your lungs by viewing animations and interactives of the respiratory system and actually see your lungs at work.
CPALMS
Cpalms: Home Is Where the Heart Is: Researching Habitats
[Free Registration/Login Required] In this lesson, students will learn about different types of habitats as they gather information based on provided research questions. Students will summarize the information from their research in an...
Other
Dr. Saul: Biology in Motion
This interactive site provides animations and activities in several areas of physiology. The images are simple, but clear. The accompanying text provides a good description of the process being shown.
Other
Teaching heart.net: Down on the Teaching Farm
Come and check out this comprehensive teaching resource for farms. Students and teachers will benefit from the activities and book found within this site.
Georgia Department of Education
Ga Virtual Learning: Anatomy and Physiology: Cardiopulmonary Sys Transportation
Through informational text along with printable notes, animations, video clips, and practice problems, students discover how the structures of the cardiovascular and respiratory systems work together and function as one. Provides lots of...
PBS
Pbs Teachers: Scientific American: The New Zoos: Doctor Fish
Investigate the evolution of the heart and circulatory system in mammals by studying the anatomy of hearts in other animals. Create models of the hearts of fish, amphibians and mammals.
Other
Me Dtropolis: Virtual Body
Animations showing the human brain, skeleton, heart and digestive tract.
World Wildlife Fund for Nature
Wwf Global: Mysterious Carnivore Discovered in Borneo's Forest
In December 2005 an animal was discovered in the mountainous region deep in the heart of Borneo. This carnivorous species is suspected to posses characteristics similar to a cat or lemur. Learn more about this mysterious creature here.
Other
The Idiom Connection
Users can search this list of idioms and their explanations either alphabetically or by subject matter, such as Food Idioms, Business Idioms, or Animal Idioms. There are also quizzes on each category of idiom so students can test their...
Cosmo Learning
Cosmo Learning: Video: Cardiac Cycle
A video animation of the cardiac cycle. Follow the path of blood as it moves for the left atrium to the pulmonary system to the ventricles. The animation clearly shows the parts of the heart as they work together to pump blood. [1:22]
Pittsburgh Zoo & PPG Aquarium
Pittsburgh Zoo: Barn Owl
Barn owls are sometimes called "monkey owls" in reference to their peculiar white, heart-shaped face. Use this resource to discover other unique facts about these silent predators.
Encyclopedia Britannica
Encyclopedia Britannica: Women in American History
At this site from Encyclopedia Brittanica, Inc. you can follow brave-hearted women through a timeline of unbelievable "Herstory." Impressive site tracks the unsinkable American woman from Early American adventurers like Sacagawea and...