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University of Utah

University of Utah: Cardiovascular Pathology Index

For Students 9th - 10th
This site features a detailed index of photographs for cardiovascular pathology. You can see what a normal human heart looks like and what a sick one looks like too. Come and check it out.
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WebMD

Medicine Net: Mitral Valve Prolapse

For Students 9th - 10th
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.
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PBS

Nova Online: Map of the Human Heart

For Students 3rd - 8th
This PBS site has a concise explanation of how the heart works. There is also a moving diagram of a working heart.
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North Central Regional Educational Laboratory

Kids learn.org: Circulatory System

For Teachers 9th - 10th
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.
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North Central Regional Educational Laboratory

Circulatory System Internet Workshop

For Students 9th - 10th
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.
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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.
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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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ClassFlow

Class Flow: The Heart

For Teachers 3rd - 8th
[Free Registration/Login Required] This flipchart shows the parts of the human heart with labels and includes a blank, unlabeled heart for assessment purposes.