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How Breathing Works Instructional VideoHow Breathing Works Instructional Video
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TED-Ed
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Grade
5th - 12th
Subjects
Science
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Resource Type
Instructional Videos
Media Length
5:19
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Duration
30 mins
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Direct Instruction
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Year
2012
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How Breathing Works

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The ins and outs of breathing are explained in this fresh film. Simple and straightforward narration accompanies colorful animation to show how breathing is controlled and how it can be altered. This would not only be useful during a human body unit in a biology class, but also informational for a physical fitness class, in particular before doing yoga.

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CCSS: Adaptable

Concepts

the respiratory system, respiration

Additional Tags

parasympathetic system, respiratory system, science

Pros

  • Commonly taught topic 
  • Alluring animation
  • Concise, yet informative

Cons

  • None

Common Core

RI.6.7 RI.7.7 RI.8.7 SL.6.3 SL.7.3 SL.8.3 SL.9-10.3 SL.11-12.3 RST.6-8.9 RST.9-10.9 RST.11-12.9

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