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Demonstration: Data logger recording heart rate at varying exercise levels. 32 Section 2: Structures and functions in living organisms h) Transport Students will be assessed on their ability to: 2.68 understand how the structure of arteries, veins and capillaries relate to their function 2.69 understand the general structure of the circulation system, including the vessels to and from the heart and lungs, liver and kidneys. Activities: Students to make own plans for a red blood cell travelling from one organ to another using a circulation system plan; then test fellow students in small groups. Look at prepared slides of vessels to compare them. Multimedia science school interactive software on transport. Animation: BBC GCSE Bitesize (). Class practical: Harvey’s vein demonstration to show valves in veins. Demonstration: Hanging weights off circles of artery and vein dissected from heart and lungs to compare strength and elasticity Edexcel International GCSE Biology Student Book: Pages and 58–59 Edexcel International GCSE Biology Revision Guide: Pages 19–20 Observing blood circulation practical on Software: Video clips: BBC clip 1466 () (2 min 24 sec). New Living body Critical thinking Problem solving Analysis Reasoning Interpretation Adaptive learning Creativity Innovation Adaptability Intellectual interest and curiosity Initiative Self- regulation (metacognition, forethought, reflection) communication 57