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.