Circulatory-Respiratory-Systems



The Circulatory/Cardiovascular System

• Why do we learn Greek/Latin root words to understand new vocabulary? • What is the role of the cardiovascular system? = Lesson 1 Vocabulary =
 * Week One, Our Big Questions: **
 * ~ = Greek/Latin Root Words of the Week = ||~  ||~   ||
 * ==Greek/Latin Root Word== || ==Meaning== || ==English Vocabulary Word== ||
 * ==== Haima ==== || ==== Blood ==== || ==== Hemoglobin ==== ||
 * ==== Kardia ==== || ==== Heart ==== || ==== Cardiovascular system ==== ||
 * ==== Vascular ==== || ==== Vessels ==== || ==== Cardiovascular system, vessels ==== ||
 * ==== -ology ==== || ==== Study of ==== || ==== Cardiology ==== ||
 * ==== cardiovascular system ==== || ==== heart ==== || ==== atrium ==== ||
 * ==== ventricle ==== || ==== pacemaker ==== || ==== valve ==== ||
 * ==== artery ==== || ==== aorta ==== || ==== capillary ==== ||
 * ==== vein ==== ||=  ||=   ||

Helpful Online Reads: Fun Heart Facts Read fun facts about the heart!

• What are the parts of the heart, and what is its role in the cardiovascular system? • How does blood travel through your body? • What is the role of blood vessels in the cardiovascular system? • What are the major components of blood? • What is the role of blood types in transfusions? • What are some cardiovascular diseases? • How do we maintain cardiovascular health?
 * Week Two, Our Big Questions: **


 * ~ = Greek/Latin Root Words of the Week: = ||~  ||~   ||
 * ==Greek/Latin Root Word== || ==Meaning== || ==English Vocabulary Word== ||
 * ==== Diffuse ==== || ==== To spread out ==== || ==== Diffusion ==== ||
 * ==== Lympha ==== || ==== Water goddess ==== || ==== Lymph ==== ||
 * ==== Node ==== || ==== Knob-like ==== || ==== Lymph node ==== ||
 * ==== Atheros- ==== || ==== Fatty deposits ==== || ==== Atherosclerosis ==== ||
 * ==== Scleros- ==== || ==== To harden ==== || ==== Atherosclerosis ==== ||
 * ==== Hyper- ==== || ==== Over, excessive ==== || ==== Hypertension ==== ||

= Lesson 2 Vocabulary =
 * ==== coronary artery ==== || ==== diffusion ==== || ==== blood pressure ==== ||

= Lesson 3 Vocabulary =
 * ==== plasma ==== || ==== hemoglobin ==== || ==== red blood cell ==== ||
 * ==== white blood cell ==== || ==== platelet ==== || ==== lymphatic system ==== ||
 * ==== lymph ==== || ==== lymph node ==== ||  ||
 * Lesson 4 Vocabulary **
 * ==== atherosclerosis ==== || ==== hypertension ==== || ==== heart attack ==== ||

= Helpful Online Reads: = KidsHealth.org: Movie About The Cardiovascular System Click on a body system (cardiovascular system) to view the movie. Interactive Heart Diagram with Labels Hover over the parts of the heart to see labels. Map of the Human Heart (Interactive diagram to show circulation) Click "Launch Interactive" to start the interactive diagram. Red Cross: Blood Types Use the interactive diagram to learn about blood types and transfusions. Red Cross: Blood Type Game Test your knowledge of blood types by matching the appropriate donor to the recipient. KidsHealth.org: Hypertension Learn more about hypertension, or high blood pressure. American Heart Association: Conditions and Diseases Learn more about cardiovascular conditions and diseases.


 * Helpful Videos: **

//Mr. Parr's "The Circulatory System" (to the tune of "Call Me Maybe)// media type="youtube" key="mDSFxcf2UgQ?rel=0" height="315" width="560"

//HowStuffWorks: 100 Greatest Discoveries - History of Blood Transfusions// media type="custom" key="21647162"



The Respiratory System

• What is the role of the respiratory system in our body? • What are the functions and structures of the respiratory system? • How do you breathe? • What chemicals are in tobacco smoke and how do they affect your body? • How does tobacco smoke affect health? • Are warning labels on cigarette advertisements effective? Why or why not? = Lesson 1 Vocabulary = = Lesson 2 Vocabulary = = = = Helpful Online Reads: = BrainPop: The Respiratory System Click on the link to view the movie. KidsHealth.org: The Respiratory System Another animated video on the respiratory system. KidsHealth.org: Your Lungs and the Respiratory System An article about the functions and structures of the respiratory system. Biology4Kids.com: Respiratory Systems Additional information about the respiratory system and respiration. Lung Health and Wellness Learn more about diseases and illnesses of the respiratory system. PBS Kids: It's My Life and Body: Effects of Smoking Cigarettes An article on the effect of cigarette smoking on health. PBS Kids: What's in a Cigarette? An article on the various chemicals found in tobacco smoke.
 * Week One, Our Big Questions: **
 * ~ = Greek/Latin Root Words of the Week = ||~  ||~   ||
 * ==Greek/Latin Root Word== || ==Meaning== || ==English Vocabulary Word== ||
 * ==== Emphusan ==== || ==== To puff up ==== || ==== Emphysema ==== ||
 * ==== -itis ==== || ==== Irritation ==== || ==== Bronchitis ==== ||
 * cellular respiration || pharynx || trachea ||
 * cilia || bronchi || lungs ||
 * alveoli || diaphragm || layrnx ||
 * vocal cords ||  ||   ||
 * t ar || carbon monoxide || nicotine ||
 * addiction || bronchitis || emphysema ||


 * Helpful Videos: **

//Mr. Parr's "The Respiratory System" (to the tune of "Live While We're Young" by One Direction)// media type="custom" key="21767818"