Modeling Blood Flow
Grade Range
4th
Group Size
2-4 students
Active Time
50 minutes
Total Time
50 minutes
Area of Science
Human Biology & Health
Key Concepts
Heart disease, Circulatory system, Atherosclerosis, Blood flow
Learning Objectives
- Explain why our circulatory system (including the arteries and blood) is essential for our survival
- Describe the cause and effect of obstructed blood flow through plaque buildup in the arteries
- Assess flow rates of liquids using a blood flow model
Credits
Svenja Lohner, PhD, Science Buddies
![]() OverviewWhy is it important to eat healthy and exercise? In this hands-on lesson plan, students will build a simple model to explore the effects of plaque buildup in arteries. The model allows them to demonstrate what happens to blood flow when heart disease narrows a person's arteries.NGSS AlignmentThis lesson helps students prepare for these Next Generation Science Standards Performance Expectations:
Materials![]() Materials for teacher preparation:
Materials per group of 2–4 students:
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Grade Range
4th
Group Size
2-4 students
Active Time
50 minutes
Total Time
50 minutes
Area of Science
Human Biology & Health
Key Concepts
Heart disease, Circulatory system, Atherosclerosis, Blood flow
Credits
Svenja Lohner, PhD, Science Buddies
Learning Objectives
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