Human Body Systems: Cardiovascular System

12 minutes, 10 seconds
Grades 2-8
2007
The human body is a machine that is the sum of a number of independent yet interacting systems and sub-systems. There are billions of cells in the body. Blood, which flows through the circulatory system, supplies these cells with the food and oxygen they need to survive. Blood also carries away waste products from cells.

2 minutes, 27 seconds
Grades 5-8
2001
Body systems interact to make the human body the most complex machine ever built. With all the amazing, intricate facets of the body, how do all of the systems work all together? Students will learn about how the circulatory and respiratory systems work with other body systems to allow humans to successfully perform daily activities. Vivid graphics and images illustrate the interrelationship of the body systems. Part of the Schlessinger Science Library in Action Collection.

9 minutes, 13 seconds
Grades 3-6
1998
In an informative & amusing way, this program shows the major parts of the heart, how they work and pump blood throughout the body with a focus on how the biology applies to kids' daily lives. A fast-paced, song driven music video kicks off the show, followed by an anatomy lesson, experiments, Body Vision and 'Did You Ever?' segments. Features animation, live footage, X-rays, and demonstrations to introduce students to the human heart.

5 minutes, 15 seconds
Grades 10-12
2009
The human body is a very complex machine. Beneath the skin, there are many things going on that are so important to our everyday needs. These processes are often involuntary and operate during every second of our existence. This program examines the cardiovascular system and its parts and functions, and demonstrates how they work. The program also explores the contribution and interaction of the systems when we exercise and during rest.

*Best viewed on a computer.
Have you ever thought about how much blood your heart pumps throughout your entire body every day? Have you ever wondered just where all the blood goes, how it gets to where it is going and back? On this web site you will be able to read a terrific explanation of how the cardiovascular system works. Move your cursor of the body and find a section to click. Basic information about that body part and its importance to your cardiovascular system will then be explained to you in an easy to understand way. Lexile 1220

*Best viewed on a computer.
This interactive website from Scholastic StudyJams! includes informative slides set to a catchy beat as well as vocabulary and a quiz.