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Have you ever noticed what kinds of activities make your heart race?
In this activity, you will explore your heart rate using a special heart monitor!
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The heart is a special type of muscle called a cardiac muscle it works automatically!
In this activity, you will learn how the heart pumps blood to the rest of the body!
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Sickle cell disease is a condition where the red blood cells in your body are shaped like a crescent or sickle, instead of being round. This makes it harder for the blood to flow smoothly, which can cause pain and problems in different parts of the body.
In this activity, you will test your knowledge about sickle cell disease.
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Your body makes blood with special ingredients: red blood cells, white blood cells, platelets and plasma. Each of these ingredients has a certain role in the body.
In this activity, you will learn about the different parts of blood!
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The heart is a strong muscle that pumps blood all around the body. It has four parts called chambers: the right atrium, left atrium, right ventricle, and left ventricle. Blood moves through the heart in a special order
In this activity, you will learn about the anatomy of the heart
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The heart is a deep, rich red, like color of a ripe apple.
In this activity, you will use modeling clay to create an anatomically correct heart!
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Heart and Blood
The heart is an amazing organ that helps our bodies stay alive and healthy. It pumps blood all around the body, delivering oxygen and nutrients to every part of us. This blood also carries away waste to keep us feeling good. Without the heart working, we wouldn't be able to move, think, or even breathe! As we grow older, our heart can change, and it’s important to take care of it by eating healthy foods and exercising. Some doctors called cardiologists study the heart. They look at how the heart is working and help people if their hearts are sick or not working well. Cardiologists use special tools to check the heart and make sure it’s pumping the right way. The heart is truly a wonder because it keeps everything in our body working together!