Function of blood
I can describe what blood is and what it does.
Function of blood
I can describe what blood is and what it does.
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Lesson details
Key learning points
- Blood is needed by humans to keep them alive.
- Blood transports oxygen and nutrients to all the parts of the body so they can keep working.
- Blood transports carbon dioxide and other waste materials to be removed from the body.
- Blood is made of different parts. Each part has a special function within blood.
- Models can be used to describe what blood is and its functions.
Keywords
Blood - Blood is pumped around the body by the heart.
Function - The task that something does is its function.
Nutrients - Nutrients are important substances that living things use to stay alive and healthy.
Oxygen - Oxygen is a gas in the air that is vital for living things.
Carbon dioxide - Carbon dioxide is the gas in the air.
Common misconception
Pupils may think that blood is made in the heart and the function of blood is to clean the heart.
This lesson provides plenty of opportunities for pupils to learn about the different functions of blood.
To help you plan your year 6 science lesson on: Function of blood, download all teaching resources for free and adapt to suit your pupils' needs...
To help you plan your year 6 science lesson on: Function of blood, download all teaching resources for free and adapt to suit your pupils' needs.
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Supervision
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Licence
Starter quiz
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Exit quiz
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