The circulatory system in humans: plan
I can draft information about the circulatory system in humans and plan how to present it to others.
The circulatory system in humans: plan
I can draft information about the circulatory system in humans and plan how to present it to others.
Lesson details
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
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.
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
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
This content is © Oak National Academy Limited (2024), licensed on Open Government Licence version 3.0 except where otherwise stated. See Oak's terms & conditions (Collection 2).
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Starter quiz
6 Questions
helps the body to move
breaks down food
supports the body
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.
Exit quiz
6 Questions
