Blood vessels are tubes through which blood flows around the body

The circulatory system is a network of the heart, blood and blood vessels working together to circulate blood around the body

The heart is an organ that pumps blood around the body.

A flowchart is a diagram that shows the steps of a process from beginning to end

A draft is a detailed outline that provides the information you need to complete a task

The circulatory system in humans: plan

Science

In this Human circulatory system unit, pupils learn about the function of the heart, blood and blood vessels in humans. In the Breathing and respiration unit, they will build on this knowledge to learn about the lungs and breathing, including gas exchange in humans. 

In the Healthy eating unit, pupils learnt that animals, including humans, cannot make their own food; they get nutrition from what they eat. In this The human circulatory system unit, pupils will build on this knowledge to recognise ways in which nutrients and water are transported within animals including humans

This unit explores the human circulatory system, identifying the heart, blood vessels, and blood functions. It examines how diet, exercise, drugs, and lifestyle affect body function and details nutrient and water transport in animals. Emphasis is on data recording and presenting findings.

The human circulatory system

Physical activity and equipment requiring safe use

Use of equipment that may require supervision for safety, e.g. scissors in KS1, needles, paint, knives, cooking.

The system responsible for pumping blood around the body is the called the {{}} system.

The circulatory system consists of the heart, blood and {{}} all working together in the human body.

a selection of different muscles working together.

everything that helps our body move and breathe.

an organisation of different organs to perform complex functions.

an organisation of brain cells to help us move and function.

Which of the following is an example of a flowchart?

True or false? You are allowed to change your draft plan if you change your mind.

It supplies the body with nutrients and oxygen.

It supplies the body with nutrients and carbon dioxide.

It removes waste products that it doesn't need.

Which statements are true about the human circulatory system?

Match these important systems in the body to their descriptions.

What is absorbed by the small and large intestines and passed into the bloodstream?

{{}} are important substances that living things use to stay alive and healthy.

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.

Match these parts to their key functions.

True or false? Blood is made of different parts.

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Risk assessment required - equipment

Adult supervision required

This lesson will be removed by end of Summer Term 2025.

The circulatory system in humans: plan

Lesson outcome

Content guidance

This lesson will be removed by end of Summer Term 2025.