B1.1 The blood

Aimed at a mixed ability year 9 class

Starter Activity
C2 retrieval practice questions – go through the answers.
Stick in objective sheets for this topic

Main –
Think pair share – what is the blood made up of? Go through answers, show students a photomicrograph of the different cells
Students then use the handout to make a grid of the function of the different parts of the blood.
Extension questions at the bottom to challenge level 4+ students
Go through answers, ensure everybody knows key function for each type of cells
Six mark question – students have ten minutes to answer questions. Then green pen mark

Watch a video of a blood donation, have a mini debate – would you give blood?

Plenary
Plenary key questions to answer