TITLE: CIRCULATORY SYSTEM PROJECT
INTRODUCTION
The circulatory system is an important system in the human body. It is responsible for
transporting blood, oxygen, and nutrients to all parts of the body. It also helps remove waste
products like carbon dioxide. Without the circulatory system, the body cannot function properly.
This project aims to explain the circulatory system, its parts, functions, and importance.
STAGE 1: PROBLEM IDENTIFICATION
1.1 Description of Problem
Grade 7 learners at Helen Mghie do not understand the circulatory system which will lead to
heart disease.
1.2 Statement of Intent
To improve learners’ understanding of the circulatory system.
1.3 Project Specification
To identify parts of the circulatory system and explain their functions.
STAGE 2: INVESTIGATION OF RELATED IDEAS
2.1 Evidence of Related Ideas
1 Science textbooks
Merit
Provide correct information
Demerit
2 Some information is complex
Teachers
Merit
Improve understanding
Demerit
Requires time to understand
3 Health professionals
Merit
Help visual learning
Demerit
Can be limited
STAGE 3: GENERATION OF IDEAS
3.1 Evidence of Possible Solutions
1 Drawing diagrams
Merit
Easy to understand
Demerit
Time consuming
2 Creating posters
Merit
Improves memory
Demerit
3 Watching videos
Merit
Needs materials
Demerit
Some learners may struggle
STAGE 4: DEVELOPMENT OF CHOSEN IDEA
4.1 Indication of Choice
I chose to create a poster showing the circulatory system.
4.2 Justification
A poster makes learning visual and easy to understand.
4.3 Development
Main parts of the circulatory system:
Heart – pumps blood
Blood – carries oxygen and nutrients
Blood vessels – transport blood
STAGE 5: PRESENTATION OF FINAL SOLUTION
5.1 Presentation of Artifacts
Explanation:
The poster shows the parts of the circulatory system clearly.
5.2 Drawings and Pictures
Explanation:
Drawings help learners understand how blood moves in the body.
5.3 Presentation of Product
Explanation:
The poster is used as a teaching and learning tool.
STAGE 6: EVALUATION AND RECOMMENDATION
6.1 Relevance
The project improved understanding of the circulatory system.
6.2 Challenges
Some concepts were difficult to understand.
6.3 Recommendation
Learners should study diagrams regularly
Teachers should use visual aids like posters