This term our topic is “Circulatory system”. In the Circulatory system project, your child will revisit prior learning about the systems in the human body and the seven life processes. They will explore the role of the circulatory system and its main parts, carrying out research to answer their own questions. They will look closely at the structure, functions and features of the heart. They will learn about the components and functions of blood, making a representation of a separated blood sample. They will draw and label diagrams of each type of blood vessel and learn about their structure and function. They will test their resting heart rate using a variety of methods. They will investigate whether having a lower resting heart rate means you can sprint faster. They will recap the four types of exercise and test which raise their heart rate the most. They will recap what they know about healthy eating and the Eatwell guide, exploring foods that fall outside the Eatwell plate and recommended daily amounts of foods. They will research the effects of smoking, alcohol and drugs on the human body. They will complete their learning by carrying out an investigation into heart rate recovery. To find out more, view our Circulatory System Knowledge Organiser.
Circulatory System Lesson Overview
| Lesson | Learning focus |
| 1 | Bodily systems |
| 2 | Role of the circulatory system |
| 3 | Structure and function of the heart |
| 4 | The function of blood |
| 5 | The structure and function of blood vessels |
| 6 | Measuring heart rate |
| 7 | Proving a hypothesis |
| 8 | Heart rate investigation |
| 9 | Classifying foods |
| 10, 11,12, 13, 14 | Let’s investigate focus: Reporting and concluding |
| 15 | Assessment |
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