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Anatomy: How Does the Cardiovascular System Work? Lesson PlanAnatomy: How Does the Cardiovascular System Work? Lesson Plan
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Texas Heart Institute
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Anatomy: How Does the Cardiovascular System Work?

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  • The Project Heart Grade 6 Full Curriculum
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  • The Body Map (illustration)
  • The Blood Cells (worksheet)
  • Why I Don't Smoke (worksheet)
  • Answer Keys (activity 6-B, 6-C)
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How can the circulatory system compare to a city map? Pupils distinguish the "roadways" and "vehicles" of the cardiovascular system, compare the anatomy and function of veins and arteries, and review different types of blood cells with this exceptionally designed lesson plan.

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CCSS: Adaptable

Concepts

blood, blood cells, blood flow, heart anatomy, arteries, blood vessels, blood types

Additional Tags

science

Instructional Ideas

  • As part of a group or collaborative project, ask learners to identify another similar metaphor for the cardiovascular system or blood types. Then, ask them to represent this metaphor with an illustration or physical model that can be presented to the class

Pros

  • All worksheets and teacher reference materials provided
  • Includes list of several extension activities

Cons

  • None

Common Core

RST.6-8.1 RST.6-8.4 RST.6-8.7

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