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ScienceOrganisms & Life Processesusually ages 12–13

Heart Structure & Double Circulation

Describe the structure of the heart (four chambers, valves, coronary arteries) and explain how it pumps deoxygenated blood to the lungs and oxygenated blood to the body in a double circulatory system

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If your child felt their heartbeat, could they describe what the heart is doing — explaining the two sides of the heart, where the blood goes from each side, and why we need a double loop?

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The Circulatory Systemages 10–11KS3 heart structure and double circulation extends KS2 introduction to the circulatory system
Gas Exchange & Breathingages 12–13The heart's role in the double circulatory system is only meaningful when gas exchange at the lungs is understood
Heart Structure & Double Circulationthis skill · ages 12–13
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Curriculum alignment

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This skill sits beyond Year 6 in the Australian Curriculum, so no F–6 code is matched. It also sits beyond the NSW K–6 syllabuses. It also sits beyond Level 6 in the Victorian Curriculum.

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Aerobic Respirationages 12–13 Anaerobic Respirationages 12–14 Body Temperature Regulationages 12–14 Gas Exchange & Breathingages 12–13

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