The circulatory system in humans: plan
Lesson details
Learning outcome
I can draft information about the circulatory system in humans and plan how to present it to others.
Key learning points
- The circulatory system consists of the heart, blood vessels and blood working together in the human body
- The circulatory system supplies the body with nutrients and oxygen, and removes waste products that it doesn't need
- A flowchart is a diagram, using boxes, lines and arrows, that shows the steps of a process from beginning to end
- Writing a draft plan gives you an opportunity to find ways of improving your work
Keywords
Blood vessels - Blood vessels are tubes through which blood flows around the body
Circulatory system - The circulatory system is a network of the heart, blood and blood vessels working together to circulate blood around the body
Heart - The heart is an organ that pumps blood around the body.
Flowchart - A flowchart is a diagram that shows the steps of a process from beginning to end
Draft - A draft is a detailed outline that provides the information you need to complete a task
Common misconception
Children may think that the lungs are part of the human circulatory system.
Explain how the circulatory system works to support the respiratory system by bringing blood to and from the lungs. Note: children will learn more about this in key stage 3.
Teacher tip
Children will make a draft plan in this lesson, and then will present the information in the following lesson of this unit (lesson 6).
Equipment
card, scissors, pens and pencils to make matching game. Blank flowchart template from worksheet or large sheets of paper.
Content guidance
Risk assessment required - equipment
Supervision
Adult supervision required
Licence
Lesson video
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Prior knowledge starter quiz
6 Questions
Q1.Match these important systems in the body to their descriptions.
helps the body to move
breaks down food
supports the body
Q2.What is absorbed by the small and large intestines and passed into the bloodstream?
Q3. are important substances that living things use to stay alive and healthy.
Q4.Blood flows through blood ...
Q5.Match these parts to their key functions.
Small tubes which transport blood around the body.
Blood vessels that transport blood away from the heart.
Blood vessels that transport blood back to the heart.
Pumps blood around the body.
Q6.True or false? Blood is made of different parts.
Assessment exit quiz
6 Questions
Q1.The system responsible for pumping blood around the body is the called the system.
Q2.The circulatory system consists of the heart, blood and all working together in the human body.
Q3.In the human body, a system is...
Q4.Which of the following is an example of a flowchart?
Q5.True or false? You are allowed to change your draft plan if you change your mind.
Q6.Which statements are true about the human circulatory system?
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