Science·Organisms & Life Processes·conceptual
The Circulatory System
Identify and name the main parts of the human circulatory system and describe the functions of the heart, blood vessels, and blood
Suggested ages 10–11
Learning journey
Your child is exploring how living things get and use energy — from understanding how plants make food from sunlight and air, to learning about the human circulatory system and how lifestyle choices affect our bodies.
Evidence of understanding
- Name the main components: heart, arteries, veins, capillaries, blood
- Describe the heart as a pump that pushes blood around the body in a continuous loop
- Explain that blood carries oxygen and nutrients to cells and removes waste products like carbon dioxide
Assessment prompt
Can The Circulatory System explain what the heart does, why we have blood vessels throughout the body, and what blood actually carries?
Standards alignment
Y6.Sci.A.1GB · uk-nc-2013
Human circulatory system
The national curriculum in England: Key stages 1 and 2 framework document · Key Stage 2