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Heart and Circulation: Pre- and Post-Assessments Lesson PlanHeart and Circulation: Pre- and Post-Assessments Lesson Plan
Publisher
Baylor College
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Grade
5th - 8th
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Science
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Duration
45 mins
Instructional Strategy
Independent Practice
Year
2012
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Heart and Circulation: Pre- and Post-Assessments

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Middle schoolers demonstrate what they know about the structure and function of the heart and blood vessels. A set of 15 multiple-choice questions also addresses how the heart handles microgravity and how animals without circulatory systems transport materials. The pre-assessment session involves a concept map that learners can augment throughout the following lessons.

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Concepts

blood vessels, blood, the circulatory system, human body systems, the heart

Additional Tags

circulatory system, heart, blood vessels, science

Classroom Considerations

  • Meant to be given both before and after a unit on the circulatory system

Pros

  • Comes with a teacher's guide and the printable quiz
  • Part of a unit produced by a reputable publisher
  • Neatly formatted handout

Cons

  • Cannot stand alone; must be used in conjunction with the entire unit

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