BioEd Online
Bio Ed Online: The Science of the Heart and Circulation
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...
BioEd Online
Bio Ed Online: Heart: Basic Measurements
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.
Open Curriculum
Open Curriculum: Circulatory System
Detailed information about the many functions and components of the cardiovascular system. Also looks at the lymphatic system and cardiovascular disease.
BioEd Online
Bio Ed Online: A System of Transport
In this lesson, students are required to work in teams to simulate the volume of blood moving through the circulatory system by transferring blliquid into-and through-a series of containers.
TeachEngineering
Teach Engineering: The Heart of the Matter
This lesson describes how the circulatory system works, including the heart, blood vessels and blood. Young scholars learn about the chambers and valves of the heart, the difference between veins and arteries, and the different...
BioEd Online
Bio Ed Online: Microgravity
In this lesson young scholars will use water balloons to simulate the effects of gravity and microgravity on fluid distribution in the body.
Other
Hillfield Strathallan College: Evolution of Mammalian Circulation
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.