Lesson Plan

Blood Circulation Simulation

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Act out the circulation of blood in the body with an innovative activity. Kids act as either body parts or blood, and carry necessary nutrients and waste throughout different stations to represent the way that oxygen circulates. 

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Instructional Ideas
  • If you don't have the space for a full game, have kids move the necessary cards between stations that you set up in your classroom
  • Good for a health class or anatomy lesson
  • Copy the waste and nutrients cards in different colors so kids can identify them more easily
Classroom Considerations
  • Game is a little complicated for 5th and 6th graders; consider simplifying the directions for younger learners, or using the game in a middle school or high school classroom
  • Plan on using an entire class period to explain, perform, and assess the activity
Pros
  • Comes with great instructions and all necessary materials for the activity
Cons
  • None