Science·Organisms & Life Processes·language
Organ Systems Vocabulary
Use technical vocabulary for the major organ systems — organ, organ system, circulatory system, digestive system, respiratory system, skeletal system, muscular system, nutrient, oxygen, carbon dioxide, blood vessel, artery, vein, capillary, enzyme — and describe the function of each system using these terms
Suggested ages 9–11
Learning journey
Your child is learning how plant and animal body parts help them survive and grow, while exploring the human life cycle and how our senses help us understand and respond to the world.
Evidence of understanding
- Name the main organs in at least two body systems and state their functions using the correct vocabulary
- Use 'circulatory', 'digestive', and 'respiratory' correctly in written descriptions of the body
- Explain the difference between an artery and a vein using the correct anatomical terms
Assessment prompt
Can Organ Systems Vocabulary explain what the circulatory system does — not just 'the heart pumps blood', but using words like 'oxygen', 'artery', and 'blood vessel'?
Standards alignment
No external standards are linked to this topic.