Circulatory System
Year 6
Unit Overview
This project teaches children about the transport role of the human circulatory system, its main parts and primary functions.
❇ MEMORABLE MOMENT
Fun and interactive scientific investigation in to the impact of exercise on our bodies.
️✏️ WRITING OPPORTUNITIES
We will be writing non-chronological reports detailing how to stay healthy
🌳 LEARNING OUTSIDE THE CLASSROOM
We will take part in a range of exercise outside and investigate its impact on our circulatory system.
Unit Sequence
What is the circulatory system? Name and describe the purpose of the circulatory system and the functions of the heart, blood vessels and blood.
What is the function of blood in the circulatory system?
Describe the ways in which nutrients and water are transported within animals, including humans.
What are the main features of the heart?
Identify and name the main parts of the human circulatory system, and describe the functions of the heart, blood vessels and blood.
How does the blood flow in the heart?
Describe the ways in which nutrients and water are transported within animals, including humans.
What is the difference between oxygenated and deoxygenated blood?
Describe the ways in which nutrients and water are transported within animals, including humans.
How is a heart diagram labelled?
Identify and name the main parts of the human circulatory system, and describe the functions of the heart, blood vessels and blood.
Working Scientifically
Explore ideas and raise different kinds of questions (non-statutory).
Use relevant scientific language and illustrations to discuss, communicate and justify their scientific ideas (non-statutory).
🏁 BIG FINISH
The unit will culminate in children performing a five minute presentation in small groups to the rest of the class based around a chosen part of our topic.
📖 FOCUS TEXT(S)
Malorie Blackman's Pig Heart Boy