The use of animal hearts in humans (non-statutory)
I can consider arguments for and against the use of animal hearts to repair or replace human hearts.
The use of animal hearts in humans (non-statutory)
I can consider arguments for and against the use of animal hearts to repair or replace human hearts.
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Lesson details
Key learning points
- It is important to live a healthy lifestyle to help your heart to perform its many functions.
- Some people are born with heart problems. Others may develop disease of the heart or blood vessels later in life.
- A heart transplant is a treatment when a heart condition hasn't improved enough with medications or other surgeries.
- Using animal organs for human transplantation has led to disagreements and debate.
- Both sides of any argument must be researched and considered fully.
Keywords
Heart - The heart is a pump that pushes blood around the body.
Transplant - A transplant is when an unhealthy organ is removed from the body and replaced with a healthy organ.
Pros and cons - Pros and cons are arguments for and against something.
Research - To research something is to find out about it or investigate it carefully.
Debate - A debate is a formal discussion about a subject where people have different views.
Common misconception
Children may not think it possible to replace a vital organ such as the heart with one from another person, let alone an animal bred specifically for this purpose!
It is important to portray a balanced argument for children to consider and debate, and for them to appreciate that no-one specifically is right or wrong.
To help you plan your year 6 science lesson on: The use of animal hearts in humans (non-statutory), download all teaching resources for free and adapt to suit your pupils' needs...
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Starter quiz
6 Questions
Exit quiz
6 Questions
a formal discussion about a subject where people have different views
investigation and study to find out more about a particular subject
the advantages and disadvantages of an argument