In this unit teachers will evaluate student's current understanding of the heart and circulatory system through a pre-assessment. They will develop group concept maps and then repeat the assessment. Teachers can compare their prior...

In this activity students explore the human heart and circulatory system. To promote deeper understanding of key concepts, the activity also includes a procedure for observing preserved sheep hearts.

The circulatory system and how it functions are explained. An interactive diagram shows how blood flows through the heart. Disorders of the heart and the circulatory system are also described.

In this lesson plan students are introduced to heart-related data, such as blood pressure and oxygen saturation. They will also learn basic information about the heart and circulatory system.

Detailed information about the many functions and components of the cardiovascular system. Also looks at the lymphatic system and cardiovascular disease.

In this lesson, students can learn basic information about the human heart, including its role in circulation, and its external appearance.

This feature from the NOVA: "Cut to the Heart" highlights facts about the heart, including its size and placement, and will help you to understand the importance of this wondrous organ in our bodies.

This lesson plan describes how the circulatory system works, including the heart, blood vessels and blood. Students learn about the chambers and valves of the heart, the difference between veins and arteries, and the different components...

One-page overview containing a detailed labeled diagram of the anatomy of the heart including the valves, conduction system, and circulatory system.

Self-guided learning activity where students learn about the structure and function of the human cardiovascular system. There is a short quiz at the end of the lesson to check for understanding.

In this lesson plan site, the students will learn about the circulatory system and perform an experiment where they take their pulse after various activities.

In this lesson plan students will use water balloons to simulate the effects of gravity and microgravity on fluid distribution in the body.

An overview of the evolution of modern mamallian circulation. This is a good site since it puts the circulation found in reptiles in perspective. Compares it to systems in fish and mammals.