Lesson Plan

Circulation and Respiration: Vital Signs

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What do your vital signs tell your doctor? An engaging hands-on lesson has your learners monitor their own lung capacity, blood pressure, and heart rate. They then connect the vital measures to the workings of the circulatory and respiratory system. The lab activity is the ninth of 12 biology lessons. 

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Instructional Ideas
  • Classify data into categories such as male and female to make vital sign comparisons
  • Organize new vocabulary using a graphic organizer or interactive notebook
Classroom Considerations
  • Requires specific material and time for set up prior to the activity
Pros
  • Teacher guide includes sample data and answers
  • Includes diagrams and visual models for clarification
Cons
  • None