1. The Heart
   The role of the heart
   The chambers of the heart
   Major blood vessels
   How the heart pumps blood

2. Blood Vessels
   The double circulatory system
   Arteries
   Veins
   Capillaries
   How blood vessels are adapted for their functions

3. The Blood
   The components of blood
   Red blood cells
   White blood cells
   Platelets
   Plasma
   The functions of each component

4. Helping the Heart
   Coronary heart disease
   Preventing cardiovascular disease
   Stents
   Statins
   Replacement heart valves
   Heart transplants
   Artificial hearts
   Artificial pacemakers

What is included?
Comprehensive PDF presentation
Printable student worksheets PDF
Questions and activities
Links to relevant videos
Opportunities for retrieval and application of knowledge
Opportunities for classroom demonstration
Activities designed to support understanding and discussion

This resource is suitable for Year 9 KS3 Science and provides a structured introduction to the circulatory system, the heart and cardiovascular health.

Approximately 4 lessons of teaching material, depending on lesson length and how activities are used.