CIRCULATORY SYSTEM IDEA 1 - WHAT DO WE ALREADY KNOW?

Here is the first in a new series of videos linked to Year 6 Science and the Circulatory System. As always, this topic page is not a scheme of work but a collection of ideas you can use to dip into to embed creative technology across the curriculum.

In this video, we look at what prior knowledge the pupils are bringing to the table before we start the topic using the fantastic app Quizziz.

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CIRCULATORY SYSTEM IDEA 2 - EXPLORING DIFFERENT BODY SYSTEMS

Here is the next idea in the topic linked to the Circulatory System. In this video, we give pupils the opportunity to demonstrate their knowledge and understanding of all the different systems of the body.

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CIRCULATORY SYSTEM IDEA 3 - LEARNING ABOUT THE CIRCULATORY SYSTEM IN VR

Here is the next idea linked to the Circulatory System topic. In this video, we explore some consumer tools to help learn and deepen our understanding about the Circulatory System. This will help build their knowledge and understanding to then apply later with some of the creative ideas.

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CIRCULATORY SYSTEM IDEA 4 - LEARNING ABOUT CIRCULATORY SYSTEM IN AR

Here is the next idea in the series linked to the Circulatory System. After looking at ways to deepen our understanding using Virtual Reality. This video looks at using Curiscope to learn about the heart and lungs with Augmented Reality.

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CIRCULATORY SYSTEM IDEA 5 - THE HUMAN BODY BY TINYBOP

​In this next video linked to the Circulatory System, we explore the brilliant interactive TinyBop apps. These consumer tools allow pupils to learn more about the human body in a fun, engaging and enjoyable way.

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CIRCULATORY SYSTEM IDEA 6 - COMPARING CIRCULATORY SYSTEMS

​Here is the next video in the series linked to the Circulatory System. In this video, we take images from the TinyBop app and look at similarities and differences between their bodies and that of an animal.
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CIRCULATORY SYSTEM IDEA 7 - INTERACTIVE GUIDES TO THE HEART

Here is the next video in the series linked to the Circulatory System. In this video, we give pupils to opportunity to demonstrate their knowledge and understanding of the heart by creating their own interactive guides using Tinytap.

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CIRCULATORY SYSTEM IDEA 8 - INTERACTIVE GUIDES TO THE LUNGS.

​Here is the next idea in the circulatory system. In this video, we look at applying our knowledge of the lungs by creating our own interactive guides where pupils can orally label and explain the different functions. This can be published online for the world to see.

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CIRCULATORY SYSTEM IDEA 9 - CIRCULATORY SYSTEM ANIMATIONS

In this next idea linked to the Circulatory System, pupils can create animations. These animations allow pupils to demonstrate how our circulatory system works to pump blood around our body. A huge thank you to Paul Hamilton for the inspiration behind this idea.

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CIRCULATORY SYSTEM IDEA 10 - EXPLAINING THE CIRCULATORY SYSTEM

​Here is the next video in the series linked to the Circulatory System. In this video, pupils can explain how the circulatory system works by stepping into it using Greenscreen.

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CIRCULATORY SYSTEM IDEA 11 - NUTRIENTS QUIZ

Here is the next idea in the series linked to the Circulatory System. We are now moving on to looking at why we need nutrients. To demonstrate their understanding, children can create their own interactive eBooks when they create a quiz about the body and different nutrients it needs.

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CIRCULATORY SYSTEM IDEA 12 - HOW OUR BODY TRANSPORTS NUTRIENTS.

In this next video in this series linked to the Circulatory System, we continue to look at nutrients. Learners can create videos where they explain the process of how our body transports nutrients around our body.

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CIRCULATORY SYSTEM IDEA 13 - HEALTHY PLATE POSTER

​Here is the next idea in the series linked to the circulatory system. In this video, we explore creating posters where pupils can share their understanding of healthy foods by creating posters of the type of foods they should be consuming.

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CIRCULATORY SYSTEM IDEA 14 - EXPLORING DIFFERENT TYPES OF EXERCISE

In this next video in the series linked to the circulatory system, we look at exercise. Pupils can think and sort different exercises into groups depending on their intensity and which would make their heart rates rise the most and help them burn the most amount of calories.

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CIRCULATORY SYSTEM IDEA 15 - MY HEALTHY VIDEO DIARY

Here is the next idea in the series linked to the Circulatory System. In this video, we look at allowing pupils to document and discuss their healthy lifestyle by creating their own video diaries where they can discuss the food, exercise and how the impact it has on their mood/sleep etc.

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CIRCULATORY SYSTEM IDEA 16 - THE BENEFITS OF EXERCISE

We continue looking at exercise in this next idea linked to the circulatory system. Pupils can demonstrate their knowledge and understanding of the benefits of exercise by creating their own labelled diagram, exploring the impact on all different parts of our bodies.

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CIRCULATORY SYSTEM IDEA 17 - HEART RATE INVESTIGATION

Here is the next video in the series linked to the Circulatory System. In this video, children are tasked with creating their own YouTube Exercise Video like the Body Coach but first must investigate the best exercises to include. This leads to a purposeful science investigation with a great writing opportunity before applying everything into a HIIT Youtube video that can be shared to the world.

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