Preventing Heart Attacks and Strokes : Health Mini-Unit

Explains the anatomy and physiology of the heart and brain, how plaque can build up in the arteries and cause a blockage, lifestyle dangers such as smoking, obesity and high blood pressure and how proper nutrition and exercise can dramatically lower risk factors.

Developed by Dr. Ron Borkowicz, recipient of three national awards for teaching including National Teacher of the Year, Preventing Heart Attacks and Strokes covers three different grade levels ( 5-6, 7-8 and 9-12) and includes lesson plans, true/false and completion tests, answer keys, word searches, crossword puzzles and text overviews. Inexpensive and easy to use, this classroom tested mini-unit is entertaining for students and real time savers for health and PE teachers. 

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Includes:

CD-ROM containing 41-page PDF