CIRCULATORY SYSTEM
Essential Understandings
The human circulatory system is the body's transport system.
Essential Questions
What is the basic structure and function of the human circulatory system?
What is the role of the heart?
How does blood travel through your body?
Lesson Objectives
Key Concepts
Class Assignments
Read Your Heart and Circulatory System by KidsHealth.org
Chapter 4, lesson 1
Chapter 4, lesson 2
Chapter 4, lesson 3
Chapter 4, lesson 4 - reference for the Cardiovascular System Diseases Project
Rubric for the Cardiovascular System Diseases Project
We Got the Beat Lab
Links for Media Used in Class
Bill Nye video - Blood and Circulation
Bill Nye video - Blood and Circulation worksheet and answer key
The Components of Blood and Their Importance by American Society of Hematology (note: blood is a tissue, not an organ)
Blood cells flowing in Microscope
How White Blood cells are formed by Chemotherapy.com
Watch Human White Blood Cells Swarm And Attack a Parasite
White Blood Cell chasing Bacteria with Benny Hill theme and ON NOM NOM (2)
Human Anatomy and Medicine (Documentary)
Incredible Human Machine
Worksheets/Study Aids
Major parts of the Heart - 6th grade worksheet (click button for solutions)
Major parts of the Heart - 7th/8th grade worksheet
Major parts of the Heart - 7th/8th grade worksheet, unlabeled
Other Cool Stuff Related to These Lessons
Circulatory System word search
Human Body Organ Systems - the Circulatory System - youtube video
Crash Course - Circulatory and Respiratory System
TeensHealth.org - Heart Bloodflow Diagram
The human circulatory system is the body's transport system.
Essential Questions
What is the basic structure and function of the human circulatory system?
What is the role of the heart?
How does blood travel through your body?
Lesson Objectives
- Label the major parts of the human circulatory system and explain in writing the function of each part (heart, veins, arteries and capillaries).
- Describe the functions and structure of the heart.
- Sequence the path blood follows through the cardiovascular system.
Key Concepts
- The major parts of the human circulatory system are the heart, arteries, veins and capillaries. The right side of the heart pumps blood to the lungs for gas exchange; the left side of the heart pumps the oxygenated blood around the body.
- The blood is made of plasma, red and white blood cells, and platelets. Its main role is to carry small food molecules and respiratory gases (oxygen and carbon dioxide) to and from cells. Blood cells are also responsible for destroying invading particles, preventing diseases, and stopping bleeding after injuries.
Class Assignments
Read Your Heart and Circulatory System by KidsHealth.org
Chapter 4, lesson 1
Chapter 4, lesson 2
Chapter 4, lesson 3
Chapter 4, lesson 4 - reference for the Cardiovascular System Diseases Project
Rubric for the Cardiovascular System Diseases Project
We Got the Beat Lab
Links for Media Used in Class
Bill Nye video - Blood and Circulation
Bill Nye video - Blood and Circulation worksheet and answer key
The Components of Blood and Their Importance by American Society of Hematology (note: blood is a tissue, not an organ)
Blood cells flowing in Microscope
How White Blood cells are formed by Chemotherapy.com
Watch Human White Blood Cells Swarm And Attack a Parasite
White Blood Cell chasing Bacteria with Benny Hill theme and ON NOM NOM (2)
Human Anatomy and Medicine (Documentary)
Incredible Human Machine
Worksheets/Study Aids
Major parts of the Heart - 6th grade worksheet (click button for solutions)
Major parts of the Heart - 7th/8th grade worksheet
Major parts of the Heart - 7th/8th grade worksheet, unlabeled
Other Cool Stuff Related to These Lessons
Circulatory System word search
Human Body Organ Systems - the Circulatory System - youtube video
Crash Course - Circulatory and Respiratory System
TeensHealth.org - Heart Bloodflow Diagram
Standards
7.2 Many organisms, including humans, have specialized organ systems that interact with each other to maintain dynamic internal balance.
7.2.b. Multicellular organisms need specialized structures and systems to perform basic life functions.
C16. Describe the structures of the human circulatory system and explain how it functions to bring oxygen and nutrients to the cells and expel waste materials.
Connecticut Curriculum Standards and Assessment Expectations: Grades 6 - 8, Science, C INQ.1-10
Next Generation Science Standards, Science and Engineering Practices 1-8, April 2013
Reference: HeartHealth.org
7.2 Many organisms, including humans, have specialized organ systems that interact with each other to maintain dynamic internal balance.
7.2.b. Multicellular organisms need specialized structures and systems to perform basic life functions.
C16. Describe the structures of the human circulatory system and explain how it functions to bring oxygen and nutrients to the cells and expel waste materials.
Connecticut Curriculum Standards and Assessment Expectations: Grades 6 - 8, Science, C INQ.1-10
Next Generation Science Standards, Science and Engineering Practices 1-8, April 2013
Reference: HeartHealth.org