4.2.2.3 Blood. Describe the four main 1 Discuss the functions of blood Observe prepared blood Microscopes, components of and describe the four main smears, or use prepared slides or Blood is a tissue components of blood. Compare the bio-viewers. consisting of plasma, Explain how each component size and number of red red blood cells, white is adapted for its function. Draw and label diagrams of and white blood cells. blood cells and red blood cells, white blood Identify pictures of the platelets. cells and platelets. different blood cells. Plasma transports Watch BBC lesson about dissolved chemicals blood with animations (see and proteins around resources). the body. Produce models of red blood Red blood cells cells, white blood cells and transport oxygen platelets. attached to Produce a Mind map to explain haemoglobin. the composition of blood and White blood cells help describe the functions of to protect the body plasma, red blood cells, white against infection. blood cells and platelets. Platelets are Write a word equation for the fragments of cells reaction of oxygen with involved in blood haemoglobin. clotting. 4.2.2.5 Health issues and Explain how diet, stress and 1 Discuss factors that can affect Carry out research. effect of lifestyle on life situations can affect health and how to lead a 4.2.2.6 Adverts: non-communicable physical and mental health. healthy lifestyle. diseases out research using textbooks and the internet and
4.2.2.3 Blood. Blood is a tissue consisting of plasma, red blood cells, white blood cells and platelets. Plasma transports dissolved chemicals and proteins around the body. Red blood cells transport oxygen attached to haemoglobin. White blood cells help to protect the body against infection. Platelets are fragments of cells involved in blood clotting. Describe the four main components of Explain how each component is adapted for its function. Identify pictures of the different blood cells. 1 Discuss the functions of blood and describe the four main components of blood. Draw and label diagrams of red blood cells, white blood cells and platelets. Watch BBC lesson about blood with animations (see resources). Produce models of red blood cells, white blood cells and platelets. Produce a Mind map to explain the composition of blood and describe the functions of plasma, red blood cells, white blood cells and platelets. Write a word equation for the reaction of oxygen with haemoglobin. Observe prepared blood smears, or use Compare the size and number of red and white blood cells. Microscopes, prepared slides or bio-viewers. 4.2.2.5 4.2.2.6 Health issues and effect of lifestyle on non-communicable diseases Explain how diet, stress and life situations can affect physical and mental health. 1 Discuss factors that can affect health and how to lead a healthy lifestyle. out research using textbooks and the internet and Carry out research. Adverts:
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