Practical Science for 11-16s: Heart biology and dissection
Monday 25th January 2027
10-12am
Location: Wesley Hall, Crookes, Sheffield.
Details
Students will be supported to investigate the structure and function of the heart and circulatory system and to carry out a dissection on real hearts (lamb). Each student has their own lamb's heart to dissect, if they wish. They will be guided to develop exam technique and understanding of key words and terminology.
Please note that this practical uses real lamb organs. Halaal organs may be supplied upon request. Please add a note to your booking or send an email when you book.
Minimum participant numbers: Please note that this session has a minimum participant number policy and could be cancelled if there are too few participants. Should this happen you would, of course, be refunded in full.
Included with your booking:
- Small group (max. 10) tuition and guidance from a fully qualified and exam-experienced (PGCE, QTS) science teacher
- All equipment, materials and resources for practical, experimental science and activity-focused tuition.
- Exam questions, mark schemes and model answers to take home
- Room hire, tax, comprehensive public liability insurance
Relevant curriculum links
(Opportunities provided, if appropriate, on an individual basis)
Edexcel IGCSE Biology (4BI1):
2.65 describe the structure of the heart and how it functions
2.68 understand how the structure of arteries, veins and capillaries relate to their function
2.69 understand the general structure of the circulation system, including the blood vessels to and from the heart and lungs, liver and kidneys
Cambridge IGCSE Biology (CAIE 0970):
9.1 - 1 Describe the circulatory system as a system of blood vessels with a pump and valves to ensure one-way flow of blood
9.1 - 3 Describe the double circulation of a mammal
9.1 - 4 Explain the advantages of a double circulation
9.2 - 1 Identify in diagrams and images the structures of the mammalian heart
9.2 - 2 State that blood is pumped away from the heart in arteries and returns to the heart in veins
9.2 - 7 Identify in diagrams and images the atrioventricular and semilunar valves in the mammalian heart
9.2 - 8 Explain the relative thickness of the muscle walls of the left and right
ventricles
9.2 - 10 Describe the functioning of the heart in terms of the contraction of muscles of the atria and ventricles and the action of the valves
Registration
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Policies
Please read the following policies carefully registrations cannot be processed without agreement to these policies:
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