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Blood composition and function

Science Year 6
This unit is part of Year 6 Science The Art of Being Human

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Objectives

Explore the composition of blood and the role it has to play in the human body. Create a painting of blood as seen under a powerful microscope and include a detailed description to accompany it.

Science Objectives
i) Identify and name the main parts of the human circulatory system, and describe the functions of the heart, blood vessels and blood.

Working Scientifically

  1. Identify scientific evidence that has been used to support or refute ideas or arguments.

Other Curriculum Areas
Art

  • Create sketch books to record their observations and use them to review and revisit ideas. Improve their mastery of art and design techniques, including drawing and painting.

Extended Writing Opportunity
Information/explanation text: Create an information leaflet for a doctor's surgery explaining the composition of blood and the role it has to play in the human body.

Lesson Planning

Teaching

  • Identify the components of blood, describe their functions, and note the different blood groups.
  • Note and name the three types of blood vessel.
  • Sketch blood cells, showing texture and form.
  • Select appropriate paint to create a fine art painting of blood cells showing texture and form.

Activities

  1. Identify and describe components of blood and their respective functions, noting the different blood groups.
  2. Sketch and paint magnified blood cells using texture and form.
  3. Be able to name the three types of blood vessel: arteries, veins and capillaries

Vocabulary
Blood, blood vessels, arteries, veins, capillaries, heart, pumps, oxygen, carbon dioxide, lungs, nutrients, water

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