Students learn and understand the structures that make up the respiratory system, and then apply that knowledge to understand the process of oxygen and carbon dioxide exchange.

A comprehensive approach to the human respiratory system, complete with interactive quizzes.

Students walk through a timeline of the phases of respiratory development in the fetus, and then propose reasons for fetal breathing movements.

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...

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...

This article describes the structure and functioning of the lungs and the respiratory system, as well as related diseases.

Review the structure and function of the human respiratory system.

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...

Detailed description and illustration of the terminal bronchi and alveoli.

Students learn the overall function of the human lungs, and then summarize the blood flow pattern associated with the lungs.

This lesson goes over the parts of the human respiratory system and the gas exchange process that occurs in the lungs. It also covers changes in the respiratory system that occur during spaceflight, such as decreased lung capacity.

Describes anatomical features of a spider, including its external structure, eyes, mouth parts, digestive system, circulatory system, respiratory system, nervous system, reproductive system, and its spinnerets.

From MedlinePlus, a video tutorial featuring information on the gas-exchange process with accompanying text.

Students explore the inhalation/exhalation process that occurs in the lungs during respiration. Using everyday materials, they create a model pair of lungs.

Insightful article that categorizes and describes the various types of allergies. Also gives information on treatment of symptoms.

This general overview of the arthropod phylum, which includes insects and arachnids, looks at such topics as body symmetry, appendages, movement, respiratory and nervous systems, and reproduction.