Tell the class to feel their heart beating because it's time to talk about the circulatory system! Presented here is a series of explanatory slides that provide a simple, yet accurate depiction of the human cardio-vascular system. All...

Students are able to identify the components of the cardio-vascular system. They are able to describe the way the heart works to pump the blood. Students are able to explain the function of the cardio-vascular system. They are able to...

When resting, blood goes from the heart to the lungs and back in about six seconds. An animation of the heart starts simply by showing blood flow through the two halves. It builds in complexity slowly over the course of five slides,...

Young scholars examine the functions of the heart and ways to maintain a healthy heart.  In this human body science lesson plan, students listen to Magic School Bus Inside the Human Heart, and diagram the human heart and blood...

Students work cooperatively as a team and accurately throw a Frisbee. In addition, students explore fitness components and different systems of the human body.

Students listen to basic first aid information. In this first aid lesson, students discuss CPR, Choking, Severe Bleeding, and Shock. They research the steps and how they can help in an emergency situation. 

Students work cooperatively to accurately throw a Frisbee in order to learn about fitness components and different systems of the human body.

Students learn about cardiac muscles and the electrical activity that helps them function to pump blood throughout the body.

Study the embryological development of heart structures including the five regions of the fetal heart with these learning exercises.

Students learn the anatomy and physiology of the human heart through text readings, illustrated diagrams, and self-checking review questions at the end.

Check Steve's cardiovascular health before he starts filming his dangerous wildlife special. Following the activity, read more about the heart, and then take a quick quiz to check for understanding.

Take an interactive tour of the human heart. Click on each part of the illustration to read more information about each structure.

Web page of a professional organization of physicians who specialize in cardio-pulmonary care. This resource contains a great deal of information, especially research for the latest trends in cardiac and respiratory care.

Article with questions and answers relating to heart transplants. Great info from who is eligible, what is an average cost, what drugs are related and much more.

Five multiple-choice quiz questions covering the human circulatory system. Students have the opportunity to check their answers after submitting their results.