Unit at a glance
4 lessons, 180 minutes of teaching
Scheme of work
The lessons in order
| Ref | Lesson pack | Structure | Worksheet | Quiz | Lab tab |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9.1 | Circulatory systems Every cell in a large animal needs oxygen and glucose delivered and its waste carried away, faster than diffusion alone could manage. | Rally Robin | 6 Q, 18 marks | 8 MCQ | tab 1 |
| 9.2 | The heart The heart is a double pump made of muscle. | Anticipation / Reaction Guide | 6 Q, 25 marks | 8 MCQ | tab 2, tab 3, tab 4 |
| 9.3 | Blood vessels Arteries, veins and capillaries are three kinds of tube with three different jobs, and each one's shape fits the pressure of the blood inside it. | Jot Thoughts | 6 Q, 21 marks | 8 MCQ | tab 5, tab 6 |
| 9.4 | Blood Blood is a liquid tissue with four components, each with its own job: red blood cells carry oxygen, white blood cells fight pathogens, platelets help blood clot, and plasma carries everything else. | Think-Pair-Share | 6 Q, 21 marks | 8 MCQ | tab 7 |
Each pack holds the plan, worksheet and quiz for its lesson. Teach the rows in order; the lab tabs match the student lessons.
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