elesson for Today (12/7/07)

Science

Chapter 7 - Circulatory System (Our Heart)

At the end of the lesson, you will be able to state that:

* the heart pumps blood to the various parts of the body.
* blood transports oxygen, digested food and water to the body cells.
* blood carry carbon dioxide back to the lungs to be breathe out.
* blood carry waste materials to special organs to get rid of them.
* blood vessels are tubes that transport the blood.

Activity 1 - Introduction (10 minutes)

Click on the URL below to find out what our circulatory system is about. Remember to turn up the volume!!
When you are at the website, click on 'Cardiovascular System'
You can always pause, rewind and stop the animation at anytime.

http://kidshealth.org/PageManager.jsp?lic=1&article_set=29673&ps=110

NEW
Click on link below for a informative PowerPoint Presentation on the Circulatory System
www.sctechsystem.com/TCTC/dehay/BIO%20102%20lecture%20notes%20updated%202004/ch49.ppt

Activity 2 - 10 minutes

Take a look at the animation by clicking on the URL below.

Look out for
THE HEART
ARTERIES
VEINS

http://www.vegemite.com.au/Kids_Corner/Human_Body/humanBody_flash/circulatorySystem.htm

Activity 3 - 15 minutes

Now, you have to log into http://primary.asknlearn.com/ and click on 'Science'.
Next, select 'AZ Science Primary 4'
Then, click on 'Launch Course'
Finally, select 'Circulatory and Respiratory System' under topics
Try the 'Quiz' under the subtopics before viewing 'Circulatory and Respiratory System' under the subtopics

Reinforcement - Read Pages 19 - 31 of your textbook to better understand what has been gone through.

Assignment - Complete Pages 10 - 12 of your Activity Book