Circulatory System Complete Lesson Plan - MS

This complete unit equips middle school teachers with everything needed to teach the circulatory system, including its structure, functions, and major organs. Students explore how this system works through hands-on demonstrations, digital activities, and student-choice projects. The resource includes editable presentations, worksheets, a differentiated station lab, and assessments. Designed for multiday use with minimal prep, it emphasizes student-led, differentiated learning so teachers can focus on supporting student success.

Essential Questions for Students

• What is the main function of the circulatory system?

• What are the main organs associated with this system?

Note for Texas teachers: This lesson aligns with the 2017 TEKS and will not be updated for the 2021 standards.

Key Features

• Differentiated supports for students who need remediation or enrichment

• Multimodal activities to keep learners engaged and accountable

• Flexible formats—resources are available in both printable and digital versions

• Editable PowerPoints for teacher customization

• Spanish translations of vocabulary, a station lab reading passage, and interactive notebook pages

Instructional Framework: The 5E Model

This lesson follows the 5E instructional model—Engage, Explore, Explain, Elaborate, Evaluate—balancing inquiry, guided practice, and assessment.

Engage

• Objectives and Word Wall Cards (English & Spanish)

• Teacher file with discussion prompts, activities, and notes on common misconceptions

Explore

• A nine-station, student-led lab introduces circulatory system concepts in varied, multimodal ways

Input Stations:

• Explore It! – Hands-on demonstration or experiment

• Read It! – Differentiated passages (English & Spanish) with comprehension checks

• Research It! – Guided online activity with structured student tasks

• Watch It! – Short video with guided discussion questions

Output Stations:

• Organize It! – Categorization activities using printable or digital card sorts

• Write It! – Open-ended written responses

• Illustrate It! – Drawing/sketching circulatory system concepts

• Assess It! – Vocabulary-in-context and mastery-based questions

Bonus Station:

• Challenge It! – Extension activities such as puzzles, games, and mini-projects for early finishers

Explain

• Editable PowerPoints in both standard and interactive formats

• Interactive Notebook templates (digital & print, English & Spanish)

• Guided note-taking organizers

Elaborate

• Student-choice projects on the circulatory system to extend or apply learning

Evaluate

• Assessments updated for STAAR 2.0, with standard and modified versions

• Review worksheets and discussion questions for homework, practice, or test prep

Flexible Learning Options

This lesson is designed for both in-person and virtual learning. The digital station lab and interactive notebook materials are fully compatible with PowerPoint and Google Slides, making them simple to implement in blended or online classrooms.

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