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The Heart of the Matter
| Content Provider | TeachEngineering: STEM curriculum for K-12 |
|---|---|
| Author | Todd, Jessica Marquez, Julie Born, Sara Ellis, Teresa Lander, Denali Zarske, Malinda Schaefer Yowell, Janet |
| Copyright Year | 2006 |
| Description | This lesson describes how the circulatory system works, including the heart, blood vessels and blood. Students learn about the chambers and valves of the heart, the difference between veins and arteries, and the different components of blood. This lesson describes how the circulatory system works, including the heart, blood vessels and blood. Students learn about the chambers and valves of the heart, the difference between veins and arteries, and the different components of blood. This lesson also covers the technology engineers have developed to repair the heart if it is damaged. Students also understand how the circulatory system is affected during spaceflight (e.g., astronauts lose muscle in their heart during space travel). |
| Language | English |
| Access Restriction | Open |
| Rights Holder | Regents of The University of Colorado |
| Subject Keyword | Biology Astronaut Circulatory System Arteries Human Body Blood Heart Space |
| Content Type | Text |
| Time Required | PT15M |
| Education Level | Class III Class IV Class V |
| Resource Type | Notes |
| Subject | Biology |
