Bring the circulatory system to life with this hands-on project combining
science, art, and performance.
Pupils don’t just learn how the heart works — they see it, test it, draw it, and act it out.
WHY use this resource?
Move beyond memorising diagrams.
This project helps pupils understand blood flow through doing — building confidence, creativity, and real understanding along the way.
HOW does it work?
Using the C.R.E.A.T.E. framework, pupils:
Explore the circulatory system through an engaging video
Recall key knowledge about the heart
Experiment with a “heart in a jar” model
Apply learning through a Da Vinci–style heart drawing
Explain blood flow through performance
Evaluate and reflect on their work
WHAT’s included?
✔ Full printable PDF pack
✔ Differentiated worksheets (Mild / Spicy / Hot)
✔ “Heart in a Jar” experiment
✔ Step-by-step drawing guide (coffee + pen)
✔ Performance + evaluation tasks
✔ Linked YouTube lesson
⏱ Teaching time
3–4 lessons or a short creative unit.
No drawing skills needed — just curiosity.
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