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How Big is a Breath?

For Teachers 4th - 9th
Students demonstrate how to use math skills to measure their lung capacity. In this human biology lesson, students use a clear plastic container, measuring cup and rubber balloons to demonstrate how the lungs work. Students estimate the...
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Balloon Lungs

For Teachers 4th - 6th
Students study the function of lungs. In this lung function lesson, students complete an experiment using balloons to study the way lungs work. Students study a diagram of their lungs and make a hypothesis for their lung capacity...
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Lung Limit

For Teachers 4th - 6th
Students determine their lung capacity by completing a science experiment with a bottle of water. In this lung science lesson plan, students discuss the lungs' purpose. Students complete an experiment to determine their lung capacity...
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Biology: Lung Capacity

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Young scholars perform experiments to determine their lung capacity and respiration rate. After choosing and performing one of two methods to discover lung capacity, they measure their respiratory rates and assess conditions that affect...
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Peak Flow Meter Exercise

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Learners investigate the concept of lung capacity. They use flow meters to measure the maximum capacity of themselves and others. The data is collected in order to make some conclusions concerning the mean of individual lung capacity....
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Human Anatomy- How Do We Move?

For Teachers 3rd - 6th
Students explore the human anatomy. In this respiratory system instructional activity, students conduct an experiment to simulate the capacity of human lungs. 
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Respiratory System

For Teachers 6th - 8th
In this health worksheet, students examine the human body and make mental connections to the target function highlighted in the sheet.
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Lesson Plan: Catch Your Breath

For Teachers 3rd - 8th
In this comprehensive site, students will measure their lung capacity and look at factors that affect the amount of air the lungs can hold.