Topic Eleven (1.11) - REACH – Circulatory system

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By the end of this topic, you should be able to:

  • describe the structure and function of the circulatory system.

Revision Tasks Icon.png Retrieval starter question

  • What is the function of a red blood cell?

Introduction Icon.png Introduction

In this topic, you will learn to identify the structures of the heart and you will learn about the different vessels that transport oxygenated and deoxygenated blood around the body.

Interact Icon.png Working through your course book

Reactivate activity - optional

Before applying your knowledge to new concepts in this topic, you can check your understanding of previous concepts. If you want to check your understanding and reactivate your knowledge, please complete this reactivate activity:

  • Read pages 40-41 in your Activate 3 coursebook and answer the Reactive your knowledge questions at the top of page 48.

Apply your knowledge

You are now ready to apply your knowledge to explore the circulatory system.

  • Read page 48 of your Activate 3 coursebook. Can you list any differences between an artery, a vein and a capillary?
  • Watch this Fuse School video, which introduces the circulatory system:

  • Read page 49 of your Activate 3 coursebook and complete the worksheet below. You have the option of making a model of the vessels, or you may choose to just compare the vessels and complete the table.

COMPLETE B3 – 2.6 Activity – Circulatory system (Kerboodle) [Not available on sample course] 

  • Complete Summary questions 1, 2 and 3 on page 49. 
  • You should also watch this video which gives some details about the different components of blood and their function 

COMPLETE - Functions of Blood Parts (sciencequiz.net)Links to an external site.

Stretch Icon.png Extension activities for this topic

Create a story or a description of ‘the journey of a red blood cell’. A red blood cell will collect oxygen from the lungs - where does it go to next? Which vessel? Can you describe the journey and return to the same place?

Download Icon.png Check your answers

CHECK - Topic question answers - Module One (Kerboodle)

CHECK – B3 2.6 Teacher and technician sheet: Circulatory system (Kerboodle)

CHECK - Student Book Answers – B3 Chapter 2 (Kerboodle)

[Not available on sample course]