Week: 18
Topic: The Circulatory System
Objectives:
Explain the function of the cardiovascular system.
Describe the structure and function of the heart.
Sequence the path taken by the blood troughe the CVS.
Essential Question:
How is our cardiovascular system like a transportation system?
Key Terms:
CVS
atrium
ventricle
valve
septum
pacemaker
artery
capillary
vein
This week the kids will see how special an organ the heart is and how hard it works. They will understand that the heart is virtually a pump in a closed loop system. They will learn how to calculate their pulse rate at rest and see how exercise affects their pulse rate. Lastly, they will sequence the flow of blood to and from the heart.
Differentiation:
Inferring
Calculating
Data Interpretation
Sequencing
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