S3.3.6 For the adult
The heart and blood
Where does my blood go, and what does it carry?
What this chapter teaches
The heart is a muscle that pumps blood round a loop. Blood goes from the body to the right side of the heart, to the lungs, to the left side of the heart, and back to the body. It carries oxygen, food, waste and more. Blood is always red.
Three questions to ask
There is no one right wording. Listen for the idea.
- Can you find your pulse and say what it is?
- Where does the blood go after it leaves the lungs?
- What does the blood carry from the gut, and what does it carry to the kidneys?
After the chapter, the learner can
- Trace the path of blood through the heart, lungs and body
- Name what blood carries, such as oxygen, food and waste
What they copy into their notebook
Blood goes body, heart, lungs, heart, body. Arteries carry it away from the heart and veins bring it back. Blood carries oxygen, food and waste. Blood is always red.