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Prior Knowledge
Prior Knowledge
Students may be familiar with some aspects of the circulatory system, including keywords such as blood, veins, arteries and the heart.
Learning Intentions
Learning Intentions
In this lesson, you will:
- Explore the composition of blood (what blood is composed of).
- Describe the various types of blood cells and their functions.
- Research the types of blood vessels to compare their structure and function.
- Reflect on your own learning.
- Create a model of blood using household materials.
Keywords
Keywords
Blood White Blood Cells Red Blood Cells Plasma Platelets Composition Groups Artery Veins Capillary
Blood White Blood Cells Red Blood Cells Plasma Platelets Composition Groups Artery Veins Capillary
Task 1: 3-2-1 Activity
Task 1: 3-2-1 Activity
From the different video clips, complete the following activity relating to blood:
- 3 Keywords
- 2 Interesting Facts
- 1 Question you may have
You can complete this in your own copies, or on the Google Classroom Page under Task 1.
Blood Composition & Groups
Blood Composition & Groups
What is Blood?
What is Blood?
Blood is composed (made up of):
- Plasma - a straw coloured liquid.
- Red Blood Cells - carry oxygen to the body cells.
- Platelets - clot blood when blood vessels become damaged.
- White Blood Cells - fight against infections (protection).
Blood Types/Groups
Blood Types/Groups
Watch the video clip and explore why blood groups are important!
Do you know your blood type/group?
Task 2: Research & Summarize
Task 2: Research & Summarize
For this task, we are going to research into how blood is transported around the body.
- Work in groups of 2 or 3 to complete the research grid below.
- Make sure your information is from a true and reliable source, and give reference (if applicable).
Fill in the research grid below. You can write this into your copies or use Google Classroom under Task 2.
Once you have completed the research grid, select 2 blood vessels and use Venn diagram to summarise the information.
You can draw the Venn diagram into your copies or access via Google Classroom under Task 2.
Task 3: Student Reflection
Task 3: Student Reflection
Reflect on your learning from this lesson. What have you learned?
- What keywords can you now explain?
- What interesting facts did you learn?
- Can you describe the structure and function of different blood vessels?
Write your reflections in your copies and/or complete using the Student Reflection document on Google Classroom.
Homework: Create Your Own Blood Models!
Homework: Create Your Own Blood Models!
From your learning of blood in this lesson, create a blood model highlighting the different components of blood.
Your model can be made from any materials and must include the following labels:
✓ White Blood Cells
✓ Plasma
✓ Red Blood Cells
✓ Platelets
Here are some examples completed by previous students!
Here are some examples completed by previous students!
Be creative with your designs!
Be creative with your designs!
Have Fun!
Have Fun!
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