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ScienceThe Human Bodyusually ages 9–11

Heart & Blood Circulation

Describe the circulatory system in detail: the heart has four chambers (two atria, two ventricles) that pump blood in a double loop — one to the lungs for oxygen and one to the rest of the body to deliver it — through arteries, veins, and tiny capillaries

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Can your child trace the path blood takes through the heart and body — explaining that it goes to the lungs first for oxygen, then out to the rest of the body?

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Builds on
The Heart & Bloodages 5–7Detailed circulatory system builds on knowing the heart pumps blood through blood vessels
Cells, Tissues & Organsages 7–9Understanding 4-chamber heart requires knowing organs work within organ systems
Heart & Blood Circulationthis skill · ages 9–11
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Circulation & Breathing Togetherages 9–11System interaction requires detailed knowledge of the circulatory system
The Circulatory Systemages 10–11Enrichment knowledge of 4-chamber heart and double loop supports formal curriculum study of circulatory system

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Curriculum alignment

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This skill sits outside the F–6 Australian Curriculum — no candidate code matched (v0.1). No NSW K–6 outcome code matched (v0.1). No Victorian Curriculum 2.0 code matched (v0.1).

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Circulation & Breathing Togetherages 9–11 Growing Up & Pubertyages 9–11 Healthy Lifestyle Choicesages 9–11 How the Lungs Workages 9–11

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