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Handout
Earth Life

Earth Life: Blood

For Students 9th - 10th
A very good description of the blood and circulatory systems of mammals and the important role that blood plays in the physiology of animals.
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Khan Academy

Khan Academy: Cardiac Dysrhythmia and Defibrillators

For Students 9th - 10th
This passage will test your knowledge on defibrillators.
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Unit Plan
TED Talks

Ted: Ted Ed: How the Stethoscope Was Invented | Moments of Vision 7

For Students 9th - 10th
The stethoscope is the single most widely used medical instrument in the world. But where did the idea come from? Jessica Oreck shares the modest origins of this incredibly useful item. [1:48]
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Article
Curated OER

Kids Health: Old Wives' Tales

For Students 9th - 10th
Will wearing shoes help a baby walk sooner? Does caffeine stunt a child's growth? Does chocolate cause acne? Find old wives' tales about pregnancy, infants, food, coffee, and illness, and answers to the above questions.
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Lesson Plan
PBS

Pbs Learning Media: Math + Arts: Calculating Musical Tempo

For Teachers 3rd - 8th
In this lesson, students calculate the beats per minute (BPM) of songs in different tempos. Media resources and teacher materials are included.
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Graphic
Curated OER

Atrioventricular Block, Ekg Tracing

For Students 9th - 10th
A fact sheet on arrhythmias tell what they are, what causes them, different types of arrhythmias, risk factors, symptoms, treatment, and prognosis after diagnosis. Numerous diagrams of the heart accompany the article.
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Graphic
Curated OER

Bradycardia

For Students 9th - 10th
A fact sheet on arrhythmias tell what they are, what causes them, different types of arrhythmias, risk factors, symptoms, treatment, and prognosis after diagnosis. Numerous diagrams of the heart accompany the article.
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Graphic
Curated OER

Ventricular Tachycardia

For Students 9th - 10th
A fact sheet on arrhythmias tell what they are, what causes them, different types of arrhythmias, risk factors, symptoms, treatment, and prognosis after diagnosis. Numerous diagrams of the heart accompany the article.
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Activity
Science Museum of Minnesota

Lesson Plan: Valves and Pumps

For Students 3rd - 8th
In this interesting site, students see how valves and pumps work together to move blood through the circulatory system. Site contains related links.
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Website
Other

Turnstep: Aerobics Frequently Asked Questions

For Students 9th - 10th
At this website from Turnstep, find brief responses to several questions on aerobic activity and training, workout intensity, exercise-related injury, proper eating, and ideal weight. Questions include: "What is aerobic exercise?" "How...
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Article
Other

Adrenal Gland Disorders

For Students 9th - 10th
The body has two adrenal glands, one near the top of each kidney. The inner part (medulla) of the adrenal glands secretes hormones such as adrenaline (epinephrine) that affect blood pressure, heart rate, sweating, and other activities...
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Handout
National Inventors Hall of Fame

National Inventors Hall of Fame: Langer: Mplantable Cardioverter Defibrillator

For Students 9th - 10th
Read about Alois A. Langer, a member of "the medical team that invented the first automatic implantable cardioverter defibrillator." Also, learn how this invention impacts the medical world.
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Graphic
Curated OER

Harper Collins: Interview With Sharon Creech

For Students 3rd - 8th
Sharon Creech talks about "Granny Torrelli Makes Soup" and "Heartbeat" in this interview about writing and being a grandparent.
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Interactive
University of Arizona

The University of Arizona: Pressure and Blood Flow

For Students 9th - 10th
Article that explains what two things control our blood pressure. Part of a larger page on Mathematics and Blood Flow. Includes a quiz on pressure difference and resistance at bottom of the page.
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Activity
Science Museum of Minnesota

Lesson Plan: Ins and Outs of Respiration

For Teachers 3rd - 8th
In this effective site, students will measure their respiratory rate and examine the factors that affect the breathing rate.

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