Vital Signs (SAL)

Monitoring Our Body’s Systems

Students learn about how measuring vital signs reveal whether the body is functioning in a healthy way. Using the same equipment as scientists and physicians, students measure their heart rate, blood pressure, respiratory rate, oxygen saturation, and temperature.

This module is appropriate for students in Grades 4-6.

The minimum time required to complete this module is 60 minutes.

For more information, please refer to the Curriculum Summary for Vital Signs (SAL).

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