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Science Museum of Minnesota

Lesson Plan Site: Sounds of the Heart

For Teachers 3rd - 7th
In this site, young scholars investigate the sounds of the heart, construct a stethoscope, and investigate the workings of valves.
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Science Museum of Minnesota

Lesson Plan: Keeps on Pumpin'

For Teachers 3rd - 7th
In this interactive site, students will measure and calculate heart rates and determine the amount of blood pumped by their heart.
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Science Museum of Minnesota

Science Museum of Minnesota: Lessons: X Rays

For Students 9th - 10th
Lesson that teaches about X-rays and how they are used in diagnosing ailments of the heart and lungs.
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Science Museum of Minnesota

Habits of the Heart: Lessons: Blood Circulation

For Teachers 3rd - 8th
Teacher directed lesson plan where students dramatize the flow of blood through the heart.
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Science Museum of Minnesota

Lesson Plan: Pulse of Life

For Students 3rd - 7th
Students measure their pulse rate and explore how heart rate is affected by various activities.
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Science Museum of Minnesota: Habits of the Heart: About Your Lungs

For Students 3rd - 8th
Learn about your lungs by viewing animations and interactives of the respiratory system and actually see your lungs at work.
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Science Museum of Minnesota: Motion Machine

For Students 3rd - 9th
A lesson in which students design a machine that makes motion.