Understanding Cholesterol: Health Mini-Unit

Explains what cholesterol is, how the body produces it, types of cholesterol, good vs. bad cholesterol, cholesterol readings and ways to lower cholesterol.

Developed by Dr. Ron Borkowicz, recipient of three national awards for teaching including National Teacher of the Year, Understanding Cholesterol 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 39-page PDF