Lesson Plan

You Gotta Have Heart

Curated and Reviewed by Lesson Planet

Here's a lesson that's not for the faint of heart! The seventh activity in a larger series introduces learners to the circulatory system with a study of the heart anatomy. Using a pig heart, individuals identify the different components of the muscle and their functions.

5 Views 3 Downloads
Additional Tags
Instructional Ideas
  • Use different color pins to mark parts of the heart and create a color-coded key
  • If hearts are not available, use an online video demonstration as an alternative
Classroom Considerations
  • Order pig hearts at least two weeks in advance, from one of the suggested suppliers, to ensure availability 
Pros
  • Includes links to several resources to provide important background knowledge
  • Begins with general terms and then develops the correct scientific terminology
Cons
  • None