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Website
The Franklin Institute

Franklin Institute Online: How Your Body Is Like a Factory

For Students 9th - 10th
This site explores the various systems in the human body such as the circulatory, respiratory, and excretory systems.
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Handout
The Franklin Institute

The Franklin Institute Online: The Structure of the Heart

For Students 9th - 10th
Description of the structure of the heart including the valves.
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Handout
PBS

Pbs: Pioneers of Heart Surgery

For Students 9th - 10th
Discusses several pioneers of heart surgery, including Christian Barnard.
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Unit Plan
CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Fourth Grade Science: Life Science: The Cardiovascular System

For Students 4th - 5th
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Discusses the parts and functions of the cardiovascular system.
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Activity
Bill Nye

Bill Nye: Go With the Flow

For Students 1st - 5th
Try this at-home science experiment to learn about the flow of blood.