Students are introduced to the respiratory system, the lungs and air. They learn about how the lungs and diaphragm work, how air pollution affects lungs and respiratory functions, some widespread respiratory problems, and how engineers...

This passage explains the pressure regulation and fluid dynamics of the human respiratory. Complete a five-question quiz over the information in the passage.

To gain a better understanding of the roles and functions of components of the human respiratory system and our need for clean air, students construct model lungs that include a diaphragm and chest cavity. They see how air moving in and...

A chart of the repiratory system and an explanation of the various components.

This site has detailed information on emphysema and other Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Diseases (COPD), such as chronic bronchitis.

This site has respiratory system activities and learning games for students at all grade levels.

[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Describes how the rate of breathing is regulated and controlled.

In the following lessons for k-5 students are introduced to the structures within the human respiratory system.

Explore the human body like never before. Resource presents hundreds of interactive anatomy pictures and descriptions of thousands of objects in the body.

Select the correct response for each given name and label the respiratory system. Players will test their knowledge of the trachea, larynx, lungs, diaphragm, and more with this 11 question interactive.

This animation illustrates how the diaphragm and muscles around the rib cage work to facilitate inhaling and exhaling.