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Listed under:  Science  >  Life  >  Animal structure and function  >  Body systems  >  Respiratory system
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Do you suffer from asthma?

  • TLF-IDM018674

Asthma is one of the most common chronic health problems in Australia. Fortunately, a lot is known about the causes of asthma attacks, and how to treat them. View this clip to find out what happens to the airways of an asthma sufferer and how this disease can be managed.

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Take a deep breath

  • TLF-IDL21

Watch what happens inside the human body during physical activity. Look at diagrams of the human circulatory and respiratory systems. Explore the functions of major organs and tissues. Examine animations showing how a person breathes and how the heart pumps blood around the body. Predict the effects of walking or running ...

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Body parts: respiratory system

  • TLF-IDL726

Follow the journey of air as it is breathed in through human airways to the lungs. Find out how oxygen is absorbed and moved around the body, while carbon dioxide is produced and breathed out. See how the diaphragm causes the chest to expand during breathing. Test your knowledge by placing body parts onto a diagram of the ...

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Respiratory system

  • TLF-IDR11238

This collection of digital curriculum resources comprises learning objects, videos and images describing the structure and function of various components of the respiratory system, including the throat and lungs. Some conditions and diseases affecting the respiratory system, such as sleep apnea, poliomyelitis and asthma, ...

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ResMed flow generator and humidifier, 2005-06

  • TLF-IDM000370

This is an S8 AutoSet Spirit flow generator and a HumidAire 3i humidifier, manufactured from plastic and metal by ResMed, New South Wales, between 2005 and 2006. The flow generator is grey, black and white plastic, and it has an LCD screen, control buttons and a handle. A cylinder protrudes from the lower right corner. ...

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Breathing under the water

  • TLF-IDM015619

What would it be like to breathe under water? See the equipment humans use to help them swim under water. Find out about the special features fish have that help them 'breathe' under water.

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The beagle: a nose that always knows

  • TLF-IDM017915

Meet Junior, a beagle who sniffs out all sorts of things, especially treats. Listen as Josie tells us about life with her pet dog. People say that beagles have the most amazing sense of smell. Does Junior? Find out.

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Gas Exchange in the Lungs

  • TLF-IDM016307

This resource consists of 5 sets of automated illustrated slides with voice over presenting detailed information and explanations about the process of gas exchange in the lungs and blood. There is an extensive use of animated diagrams to explain concepts. Terms such as diffusion and homeostasis are mentioned.

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Breathing and Respiration

  • TLF-IDM016393

This resource consists of five sets of automated illustrated slides with voice over presenting detailed information and explanations about the mechanism of human breathing and the respiration system.

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Specialised Cells in the Breathing System

  • TLF-IDM016414

Students use this resource consisting of five slides with diagrams, written explanation and voice-over to understand how cells in the mucous membrane perform their function. There is a two-question quiz and a summary slide.

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Aerobic Respiration

  • TLF-IDM016286

This resource consists of 2 sets of automated illustrated slides with voice over presenting information about aerobic respiration and compares respiration with burning.

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Humans

  • TLF-IDS0596

This learning object provides simple animations that illustrate the major body systems, including circulation, digestion, muscular etc. Further objects provide information about nutrients required to maintain health of the body. The resource has some self tests inbuilt, and also ideas for further research. A supporting ...

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Secondary science: visual representations

  • TLF-IDS4975

These seven learning activities, which focus on 'visual representations' using a variety of tools (software) and devices (hardware), illustrate the ways in which content, pedagogy and technology can be successfully and effectively integrated in order to promote learning. In the activities, teachers assist students to understand ...

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Eyeball challenge: slingshot puzzle

  • TLF-IDL1187

Investigate a range of animal eyes: dog, cat, bee, fish, eagle and human. Discover how these animals see things in different ways because their eyes have different structures. For example, look at an animal's field of view, how it focuses and sees colours. Choose eyes to hit distant targets and unlock a secret chamber. ...

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Explore soil [no spoken instructions]

  • TLF-IDL187

Explore a soil scene. Select living things and weather features and see their impact on the soil. Look at the interactions between animals, plants and soil. Follow instructions on how to build a soil environment at home.

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Explore soil [includes spoken instructions]

  • TLF-IDL2

Explore a soil scene. Select living things and weather features and see their impact on the soil. Look at the interactions between animals, plants and soil. Follow instructions on how to build a soil environment at home.

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Chemical reactions

  • TLF-IDL2296

Investigate chemical reactions at a molecular level. Break apart molecules of two substances into their component atoms and rearrange them to make molecules of new substances. For example, explore how methane burns in oxygen to produce carbon dioxide and water. Work out the number of molecules each substance needed to balance ...

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Fish out of water

  • TLF-IDL23

Test the breathing capabilities of a human, fish or frog. Predict whether the animal will survive in air or water. Test your prediction by placing the animal into a virtual lab tank and adding water or air. Watch how each animal breathes and moves oxygen around their body. Answer questions about breathing, oxygen transport ...

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Chemical reactions: combustion

  • TLF-IDL2568

Investigate chemical reactions at a molecular level. Break apart molecules of oxygen and another substance into their component atoms and rearrange them to make molecules of new substances. For example, explore how methane burns in oxygen to produce carbon dioxide and water. Work out the number of molecules of each substance ...

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Chemical reactions: non-combustion

  • TLF-IDL2569

Investigate chemical reactions at a molecular level. Break apart molecules of two substances into their component atoms and rearrange them to make molecules of new substances. For example, explore how sulfur reacts with hydrogen to produce hydrogen sulfide. Work out the number of molecules of each substance needed to balance ...

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