The Human Body: Breathing and your lungs

When we breathe, our bodies exchange gases with the environment in a process called breathing - or respiration. But why do we have to breathe? What organs do we use when we breathe? In this video, we explore breathing and our lungs. We also learn terms like alveoli, bronchi and diaphragm. Finally, we’ll talk about how to keep our respiratory system healthy.

Subject: Biology
Targeted Grade Levels: 6—9
Run Time: 14 minutes