TheCirculatorySystem
Just what is the circulatory, or cardiovascular, system? Get a head start by checking out this brief video from Scholastic's StudyJams. Don't forget to take the seven question quiz right after!
Question #1: What do the arteries do?
Next, investigate how blood moves through the veins and arteries with this interactive tool. Examine what happens in both the "Healthy Heart" and the "Heart Attack" tabs.
Question #2: What are the four steps that lead to a heart attack?
Third, just how far does your blood travel in your body? Learn the answer and more with this interactive map of the human heart. Click Launch Interactive > Track > Facts.
Question #3: List two facts about the heart that you find most interesting.
Finally, using pgs. 540-545 in your textbook, create a crossword puzzle about the heart with at least 12 terms/ideas and definitions. Be sure to include words and clues that you think will be helpful to retain knowledge about the heart. Use the handy Crossword Puzzle Maker from The Teacher's Corner to get started. When you've finished, let me know, and it will be time to print!
Question #4: Reflect - why did you choose these words and clues? Why do you think they will be helpful to know?
Question #1: What do the arteries do?
Next, investigate how blood moves through the veins and arteries with this interactive tool. Examine what happens in both the "Healthy Heart" and the "Heart Attack" tabs.
Question #2: What are the four steps that lead to a heart attack?
Third, just how far does your blood travel in your body? Learn the answer and more with this interactive map of the human heart. Click Launch Interactive > Track > Facts.
Question #3: List two facts about the heart that you find most interesting.
Finally, using pgs. 540-545 in your textbook, create a crossword puzzle about the heart with at least 12 terms/ideas and definitions. Be sure to include words and clues that you think will be helpful to retain knowledge about the heart. Use the handy Crossword Puzzle Maker from The Teacher's Corner to get started. When you've finished, let me know, and it will be time to print!
Question #4: Reflect - why did you choose these words and clues? Why do you think they will be helpful to know?