Boost your students’ understanding of the circulatory system, blood components, and health with this essential, Knowledge Organiser Task Cards. Perfect for the Year 6 ‘Animals Including Humans’ Science Unit (aligned with the UK National Curriculum), this resource is designed for high-impact learning, revision, and clear display.

Why this Knowledge Organiser is a must-have for your classroom:

1. Curriculum Alignment: Fully covers the required learning objectives for the Year 6 ‘Animals Including Humans’ unit.
2. Core Content: Includes detailed, clear definitions and diagrams for the circulatory system, heart, and blood vessels (veins, arteries, capillaries).
3. Key Vocabulary Defined: Features essential terms like oxygenated blood, deoxygenated blood, plasma, drug, alcohol, and nutrients.
4. Diagrams for Understanding: Uses a clear, annotated diagram to explain how blood travels to and from the lungs and body.
5. Blood Composition Explained: Details the function of key blood components: Red blood cells (carry oxygen), White blood cells (fight infection), and Platelets (stop bleeding).
6. Health and Lifestyle: Provides information on the negative effects of drugs, alcohol, and smoking, as well as the multiple benefits of regular exercise.
7. Versatile Use: Ideal for display, pre-unit knowledge retrieval, post-unit revision, homework, and supporting students with Special Educational Needs (SEN) by providing all key facts in one place.

Topics Covered:

1. The Circulatory System (Definition and components).
2. The Heart’s Function.
3. Blood Vessels (Arteries, Veins, Capillaries).
4. Oxygenated vs. Deoxygenated Blood Flow.
5. Blood Composition (Plasma, Red/White Cells, Platelets).
6. Transport Functions of Blood (Gases, Nutrients, Waste Products).
7. Healthy Lifestyles and Exercise

Answers are included
It’s print-ready + classroom-friendly
Clearly aligned to Year 6 Animals Including Humans

Grab this indispensable resource today and save valuable planning time while providing your students with a powerful tool for success in Science!