- Year 6
Function of blood
I can describe what blood is and what it does.
Lesson details
Key learning points
- Blood is needed by humans to keep them alive.
- Blood transports oxygen and nutrients to all the parts of the body so they can keep working.
- Blood transports carbon dioxide and other waste materials to be removed from the body.
- Blood is made of different parts. Each part has a special function within blood.
- Models can be used to describe what blood is and its functions.
Keywords
Blood - Blood is a liquid that travels around the body and transports oxygen, nutrients and waste.
Function - The job that something does is its function.
Nutrients - Nutrients are substances that living things use to stay alive and healthy. Animals take in nutrients from their food.
Oxygen - Oxygen is a type of gas found in Earth's atmosphere that is vital for living things.
Carbon dioxide - Carbon dioxide is a type of gas found in Earth's atmosphere.
Common misconception
Pupils may think that blood is made in the heart and the function of blood is to clean the heart.
This lesson provides plenty of opportunities for pupils to learn about the different functions of blood.
Equipment
See additional materials for further guidance.
Content guidance
- Exploration of objects
Supervision
Adult supervision recommended
Licence
Lesson video
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Prior knowledge starter quiz
6 Questions
Q1.What colour is blood?
Q2.The heart's function is to ...
Q3.Which statements about the heart are incorrect?
Q4.Your heart is made of chambers with that open and close to control the flow of blood.
Q5.Your heart will beat approximately times a day.
Q6.The walls of the heart are made from ...
Assessment exit quiz
6 Questions
Q1.True or false? The lungs pump blood around the body.
Q2.Which statement about blood is correct?
Q3.What does blood transport to all parts of the body?
Q4.Blood transports gas to be removed from the body.
Q5.Which options below are parts of blood?
Q6.Match the function of blood to the part that is responsible for it.
