A fully resourced GCSE Biology lesson on blood and blood vessels, designed for the Edexcel GCSE Biology (9–1) specification.

This is Lesson 1 of 6 from the complete Organisation Part 2: Cardiovascular System & Lungs unit from Achieve with Zora: Schools Edition, available as a free sample so you can explore the structure, style and level of support included throughout the full unit.

This lesson includes:

Fully editable lesson PowerPoint with embedded answers
Clear learning objectives and AfL checkpoints
Student activities and differentiated worksheet resources
Structure and function of arteries, veins and capillaries
Adaptations of blood vessels for their functions
Components of blood: red blood cells, white blood cells, platelets and plasma
Functions and adaptations of the different blood components
Blood flow rate calculations and mathematical skills practice
GCSE-style application, retrieval and exam practice
Print-ready resources designed for minimal teacher preparation

The complete paid unit continues into heart structure and double circulation, heart dissection, coronary heart disease and lifestyle risk factors, treatments for CHD, other heart conditions and treatments, breathing and ventilation, gas exchange, and the effects of smoking on the lungs and cardiovascular system, with differentiated revision materials and end-of-unit assessment.

Download this lesson free to try the Achieve with Zora: Schools Edition format before purchasing the complete unit.