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Circulation: get pumped! (MS-HS)

This class introduces the learner to the biological processes of the cardiovascular system, structures and functions of the heart, blood flow and conduction; structures and functions of blood.

objectives

Students will:
• Develop understanding of the heart and blood
• Recall important functions of blood cells and how they work within the immune system
• Use technology to create a heart simulation
• Demonstrate knowledge of topic by investigating a series of questions through jeopardy
• Apply information to hands-on lab exercise by dissecting the heart

Topic(s)

Circulation, cardiovascular system

type

Middle and high school lesson

6-12

Grade(s): 

time needed

6 hours

author

NATURE

national next gen standards

north dakota standards

11-12.2.1. Understandings About Scientific Inquiry: Explain how new knowledge and methods emerge from different types of investigations and public communication among scientists
11-12.4.1. Structure and Function: Explain the importance of heart and blood
11-12.2.7. Abilities Necessary To Do Scientific Inquiry: Design and conduct an independent investigation
9-10.2.3. Abilities Necessary To Do Scientific Inquiry: Identify questions and concepts that guide scientific investigations
MS-LS1-1. Conduct an investigation to provide evidence to explain how the heart transports gases.
MS-LS1-2. Develop and use a model to describe the function of a heart and how this contributes to a healthy living system.
MS-LS1-3. Use argument supported by evidence for how blood is a system of interacting subsystems composed of different cells.

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