Body Circulation
Students learn about the circulatory systemCopyright GirlsHealth.gov http://www.4girls.gov/body/circulatory.jpg
Students are introduced to the circulatory system, the heart, and blood flow in the human body. Through guided pre-reading, during-reading and post-reading activities, students learn about the circulatory system's parts, functions and disorders, as well as engineering medical solutions. By cultivating literacy practices as presented in this lesson, students can improve their scientific and technological literacy.
Biomedical, mechanical and electrical engineers work with doctors to find engineering solutions to problems affecting the human body and the circulatory system. Engineers use their knowledge of fluid flow and biomechanics to create invasive and non-invasive methods and devices that alleviate problems, while doctors combine their knowledge of the human body and patient care to make sure engineered solutions are feasible and functional. Engineered medical devices include heart pumps, artificial hearts, replacement valves and diagnostic tools.
After this lesson, students should be able to:
- Define the functions and parts of the circulatory system.
- Describe ways engineers are involved with the circulatory system.