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Teaching Cardiovascular Diseases

Cardiovascular Diseases

A cardiovascular disease (CVD) is any disease that affects the cardiovascular system. But the term is usually used to describe diseases that are linked to atherosclerosis.

CK-12 (Middle School)

ESSENTIAL QUESTION:

How do lifestyle choices influence the presence or absence of cardiovascular diseases?
STANDARDS:
RST.1 - Analysis & Evidence, RST.4 - Key Terms

DEPTH OF KNOWLEDGE (DOK) LEVELS:

1,3
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