Feb. 20 – Circulatory System

Learning Goals: Understand the purpose and components of the circulatory system.

Success Criteria: You can explain the important parts of the circulatory system and its function.

Have a look at this video:

The heart is at the centre of our circulatory system.

Handouts:

• Circulatory System
• Systems Worksheet

The circulatory system moves oxygen and nutrients around our body much like this restaurant where sushi moves around the conveyer belt.

Here's what a real heartbeat sounds like.

Here's an animation that takes you through how the heart works.

Here's what all the blood vessels look like on their own:

We also discussed what we can do when we have problems with the circulatory system.  For example, pacemakers can help regulate a heartbeat.

When people have heart attacks, we can reduce the damage by performing cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) before the paramedics arrive.

Homework: Remember to work on your cell cycle projects!