Science·The Human Body·conceptual
The Heart & Blood
Understand that the heart is a muscle that pumps blood around the body through tubes called blood vessels, and that we can feel our heartbeat by placing a hand on our chest or fingers on our wrist
Suggested ages 5–7
Learning journey
Your child is discovering how their amazing body works — learning about the heart, lungs, brain, skeleton, and five senses, plus understanding what their body needs to stay healthy and strong.
Evidence of understanding
- Locate their own heartbeat by touch (chest or pulse point)
- State that the heart pumps blood through the body continuously
- Describe blood vessels as tubes that carry blood to every part of the body
Assessment prompt
Can The Heart & Blood find their own pulse on their wrist or neck, and explain that it’s their heart pumping blood?
Standards alignment
No external standards are linked to this topic.