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Many of the genetic sequences found in the fruit fly genome are similar to those found in humans.

During this lesson, learners will determine their blood pressure and learn about systolic and diastolic pressures.

This is a demonstration you can use to show learners how valves and pumps work in concert to move blood through the circulatory system.

In this activity, learners take their own pulse and explore how heart rate is affected by various activities.

Learners will build a homemade pump using a balloon, a mason jar, and some straws.

Learners will construct a model of a heart valve using a film canister, a piece of masking tape, and a piece of paper.

In this activity, learners will measure their lung capacity by making their own spirometer. Learners will then explore factors that affect the amount of air the lungs can hold.

By building a model of a lung and diaphragm, learners discover the function of various parts of the body's respiratory system.

In this activity, learners will investigate the sounds of the heart.

In this activity, learners explore the great pump in their chests--the human heart!