Circulatory System

This informational text resource is intended to support reading in the content area.  This article describes the role of the circulatory system in the human body. The text divides this system into three main parts: the heart, blood vessels, and blood. Each component of the system is explained in detail, including its makeup, how it works, and why it is important. The text concludes by addressing some diseases of the circulatory system. 
Resource ID#: 70275 Type: Text Resource
Rate It!
Feedback?

Please sign in to access this resource

Teacher
Click here to sign in
as a FL public educator

Not a Florida public school educator?

Access this resource
on CPALMS.com

Open Resource Page Open Resource Page


Direct Link: http://www.scienceclarified.com/Ci-Co/Circulatory-System.html

General Information

Subject(s): English Language Arts, Science
Grade Level(s): 6
Intended Audience: Educators educators
Resource supports reading in content area:Yes
Freely Available: Yes
Keywords: circulatory system, heart, blood, blood vessel, vein, artery, cardiovascular, capillaries, valve, ventricle, oxygen, lungs, plasma, hypertension, blood pressure, text complexity, informational text, circulation
Instructional Component Type(s): Text Resource
Resource Collection: STEM Reading Resources

Aligned Standards

This vetted resource aligns to concepts or skills in these benchmarks.

Related Resources

Other vetted resources related to this resource.