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
SKU
024913
ISBN
9780897393027
Grade 4-6
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Publisher's Description of Circulation of the Blood - Circulatory System for Young Scientists
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.
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| 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 |
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