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| Which subject | Biology |
| What topic | The circulatory system |
| What length (min) | 30 |
| What age group | Year or Grade 7 |
| Class size | 20 |
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| Number of slides | 5 |
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The Circulatory System
Year/Grade 7
Biology
30 minutes
20 students
This lesson aligns with the Irish National Curriculum for Science, specifically focusing on the topic of life systems and processes related to the human body.
| Step Number | Step Title | Length | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Introduction to the Circulatory System | 5 mins | Brief overview of the circulatory system and its importance in human physiology. |
| 2 | Components of Blood | 10 mins | Discuss the different components of blood (red blood cells, white blood cells, platelets, plasma) using handouts and visuals. |
| 3 | The Heart and Blood Flow | 7 mins | Introduce the structure of the heart and explain how blood is pumped through the body. Use a model for demonstration. |
| 4 | Circulation Process | 5 mins | Explain the systematic and pulmonary circulation, showing diagrams and videos to illustrate the concepts. |
| 5 | Recap and Questions | 2 mins | Summarize the key points of the lesson, answer any quick questions. |
| 6 | Homework Assignment | 1 min | Assign homework that reinforces the lesson concepts, instructing students to write a short paragraph on the circulatory system without presenting to the class. |
Students are to write a short paragraph describing the function of the circulatory system and the role of blood components, to be submitted by the next class. Feedback will be provided in written form.