Expanding on human anatomy, this course focuses on blood and how it takes care of all the parts of our body. Beginning with an overview of cells, students learn about red blood cells, white blood cells, platelets, making blood cells and platelets. Once the foundation is laid, the three types of blood vessels, the heart, and how circulation works with other body systems is covered. Additional materials recommended include an elementary microscope (400x), prepared slides of onion cells and red blood cells (or photographs) double-injected animal specimen that shows arteries and veins in different colors or animal photo that shows arteries and veins in different colors, timer, red and blue pencils or markers, 3’ long drawing paper, buttons (6 small red, 6 small blue, and larger button any color), plastic heart model or photograph, masking tape, and butcher paper.
Circulation of the Blood - Circulatory System for Young Scientists
Description
What actually happens when your heart goes lub-dub, lub-dub, lub-dub? Where does blood enter your heart? How exactly does it move through the heart and get to the different parts of your body? What are veins and arteries? And how does all this work with your lungs and digestive system? Every minute of every day, your blood is working its way all around your body, keeping you alive! Find out how, and so much more, in Circulation of the Blood.
The accompanying learning guide takes a student step-by-step through the book, providing interesting activities that increase the ability to apply what is being learned.
The Young Scientist series is hands-on, self-pacing, and meets the learning needs of diverse learners. The courses are well-written and focus on mastery. Students should expect to complete each course in 10-17 hours, with an end of unit exam.
Written to the student, Textbooks are abundantly illustrated and engaging. The Student Learning Guide supports independent learning with basic instructions and chapter reading or activity steps to complete. Activities vary and include drawing or labeling in a science journal, finding related items, teacher discussion, and hands-on activities or experiments. The Teacher Resource Packet includes the program philosophy, background information with materials list, end of unit exam, exam answers, and Certificate of Achievement. Home Study Kits include the softcover Student Text, Learning Guide, Science Journal, and Teacher Resource Packet.
Below is the program’s suggested sequence, in this order:
- Take a Closer Look - An Introduction to Microscopes for Young Scientists
- World of Plants - How Plants Live & Grow for Young Scientists
- Let's Find it! - All About Maps and Globes for Young Scientists
- Light Bulbs, Switches and Batteries - Hands-on Electricity for Young Scientists
- Our Amazing Planet - Introduction to Geography for Young Scientists
- The Young Scientist - An Introduction to Observation and Discovery
- The Fabulous Human Body - Anatomy for Young Scientists
- Let's Make Things Go! - All About Engines for Young Scientists
- World of Electricity - Everyday Electricity for Young Scientists
- Circulation of the Blood - The Circulatory System for Young Scientists
- World of Machines - An Introduction to Simple Machines for Young Scientists
| Product Format: | Other |
|---|---|
| Grades: | 4-6 |
| Brand: | Heron Books |
| ISBN: | 9780897393027 |
| Length in Inches: | 11.5 |
| Width in Inches: | 9 |
| Height in Inches: | 0.375 |
| Weight in Pounds: | 1 |