Cardiovascular and Respiratory Systems Lab (Instructor Materials Preparation)

Lab Materials

This is the prep for one section of 24 students.

Activity I: Identifying Structures

Students will do this part in table teams (groups of 4).

Materials Quantity Notes
 human torso model  1 per table
 heart model  1 per table

Activity II: Respiratory Volumes and Lung Capacities

Students will do this part in table teams (groups of 4).

Materials Quantity Notes
 spirometer  1-2 per table
 alcohol preps  4 per table  to clean spirometers in between student use
 lung capacity value tables  1-2 per table  for students to compare their values

Activity III: Investigation

Students will do this part in table teams (groups of 4). They will use the same materials as in part II of the lab activity.