Curated OER
Human Anatomy - How Do We Move?
Fifth graders discover how blood moves around the body. In this circulatory system lesson, 5th graders feel their pulse before and after exercise. Students count their heart rate. Students use the scientific method to record...
Baylor College
Heart and Lungs
With a partner, youngsters measure their pulse and breathing rates, both at rest and after running in place for a minute. While this activity is not novel, the lesson plan includes a large-scale classroom graphing activity and other...
Curated OER
The Benefits of Exercise
Ways are identified in which exercise benefits the nervous, respiratory, and cardiovascular systems of the human body in this presentation. It also includes definitions for and examples of aerobic and anaerobic exercise, as well as...
Sophia Learning
Sophia: Science Tutorials: The Human Respiratory System
Created to teach students of the 21st century, SOPHIA is bringing the human respiratory system straight to your fingertips. Become the commander of your own learning experiences as you take part in this interactive tutorial.
Other
Get Body Smart: Respiratory System: Anatomy and Physiology
Students can learn about the human respiratory system's structures and functions through this easy-to-access tutorial. Sections include major zones and divisions, the nose and nasal cavity, the pharynx, the larynx, the trachea and...
BioEd Online
Bio Ed Online: Respiratory System
In the following lessons for k-5 learners are introduced to the structures within the human respiratory system.
Biology Pages
Kimball's Biology Pages: The Human Respiratory System
Everything you need to know about the respiratory system. The page includes modules regarding The Pathway, Breathing, Central Control of Breathing, Local Control of Breathing, and Diseases of the Lungs. Designed to be used as classroom...
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Biology: Respiratory System Study Guide
Review the structure and function of the human respiratory system.
Other
Inside the Human Body: The Respiratory System
This site has respiratory system activities and learning games for students at all grade levels.
Other
Inside the Human Body: The Respiratory System
Information, activities, and games pertaining to the respiratory system, including more specific topics like lung health and wellness, air pollution, and tobacco.
Sophia Learning
Sophia: Animals: Human Respiratory System: Lesson 4
This lesson provides an overview that explains the respiratory system in humans. It is 4 of 5 in the series titled "Animals: Human Respiratory System."
Sophia Learning
Sophia: Animals: Human Respiratory System: Lesson 5
This lesson provides an overview that explains the respiratory system in humans. It is 5 of 5 in the series titled "Animals: Human Respiratory System."
Sophia Learning
Sophia: Animals: Human Respiratory System: Lesson 3
This lesson provides an overview that explains the respiratory system in humans. It is 3 of 5 in the series titled "Animals: Human Respiratory System."
OpenStax
Open Stax: Anatomy & Physiology: Modifications in Respiratory Functions
Students learn how the human respiratory system undergoes modifications when the conditions change. Included are the processes of hyperpnea, hyperventilation, and acclimatization.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Life Science: 11.31 Respiratory System
Learn the basic functions of the human respiratory system.
Other
Natural Health School: The Respiratory System
A comprehensive approach to the human respiratory system, complete with interactive quizzes.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Life Science: Respiratory System Organs
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] When you think of the processes of breathing, the lungs probably come to mind. The lungs are the main organ of the respiratory system. However, many other organs are...
Other
Healthline: Three Dimensional Body Map: Respiratory System
Rotatable view of the respiratory system lets you examine the lungs, larynx, and trachea in 360 degrees.
Scholastic
Scholastic: Study Jams! Science: The Human Body: Respiratory System
Slideshow, with an accompanying quiz, demonstrates how the respiratory system works.
Other
Get Body Smart: Human Anatomy and Physiology: Human Body Systems
This source offers a great overview of the various systems of the human body. Each part is identified and described on this site by a veteran science professor. Many interactive quizzes are located here as well for students looking to...
Other
Introductory Anatomy: Respiratory System
Here, you will find an introduction to the parts and functions of the respiratory system. In addition to learning about how the respiratory system works to keep you healthy, you will also read about problems that impede the breathing...
Alabama Learning Exchange
Alex: Systems of Our Human Body: A Study Through Power Point
This is a student-led exploration of the systems of the human body, through technology. Students will work cooperatively to develop a PowerPoint presentation that will thoroughly explain each system. Systems included are: circulatory...
Sophia Learning
Sophia: The Respiratory System
Provides a basic understanding of the human respiratory system and gaseous exchange.
Merriam-Webster
Merriam Webster: Dictionary Illustration: Respiratory System
Simple labeled diagram of the parts of the human respiratory system.