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Heart disease causes more deaths in both men and women in the United States than any other factor, buy many people don't fully understand what causes a heart attack. A brief animation demonstrates the slow buildup of plaque, a blockage in an artery, and the resulting heart attack.
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Instructional Ideas
- Invite a cardiologist to speak to the class about heart health
- Discuss the role of both nutrition and exercise in preventing heart attacks
Classroom Considerations
- Relies on prior knowledge of arteries, blood vessels, and fat
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- Links to other science videos for extending learning
- Provides a full transcript for ease of note taking
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