Wednesday, January 31, 2018

Whole Blood - Blood Components

We are starting to explore blood's structure and function. 
Blood Structure Function-

Helpful links to understanding the components of blood.





Informational Videos

Components of Blood Video

Function of the Red Blood Cell



Red Blood Cell Video - How are they created?

White Blood Cell Information on life and function

Platelets and How does blood clot?

Sunday, January 28, 2018

Videos to Help Explain Vital Signs

How the Heart Pumps Blood

What is Bloog Pressure?

CPR Demo


AED What is it and how does it work?

Thursday, January 25, 2018

Structure/ Function and Flow of Blood in the Heart

TASK

1. Complete a timed Quiz Game. http://www.purposegames.com/game/label-the-heart-quiz

2. Fill out the Following Chart and Picture (Also on your Google Classroom)

3. Great interactive for parts of heart and blood flow. Be sure to walk through it step by step and read each part. Then take the quiz at the end.

Monday, January 22, 2018

Heart Systems


Ted Ed- How your heart pumps blood?


Task: I want you to explore the following three sites and find the names and locations of the different structures in the heart.
On the provided Heart Diagram please label the:
1. 4 chambers of the heart
2. pulmonary vein and artery
3. 4 heart valves
4. sinoatrial nodes (S-A Node) and atrial-ventricular node (A-V Node)
5. septum
6. aorta
7. aortic arch

If done color code oxygen-rich blood red and oxygen-poor blood blue at it circulates throughout the heart.



If done watch  How Blood Pressure Works?

Introduction to Circulatory System




I want you to watch the video of the heart beating.

Task:
I want you to think about what kinds of things you witnessed in this short video.  Why did it beat the way it did?  How many contractions does it look like it makes?  Did anything surprise you?  

Hybrid Medical Heart Beating - Click here to access


Build a body

Tuesday, January 9, 2018

Body Systems and the Respiratory System

NGSS STANDARD- Body Systems
LS1.A: Structure and Function
In multicellular organisms, the body is a system of multiple interacting subsystems. These subsystems are groups of cells that work together to form tissues and organs that are specialized for particular body functions.





Click here to access the text book.
p. 112-120
Answer Questions: 1-3 (all parts on p. 120)


Interactive Link to the Parts of the Respiratory System
Click here to access


National Geographic Site- Lungs
Click Here to Access

How the Lungs Work?



Interesting video on the lungs