Circulatory System Functions Activities for Middle School Science
This student-led 5E lesson provides a comprehensive exploration of the circulatory system, aligned with TEKS 7.13A. Engaging activities and discussions introduce key concepts, followed by a differentiated station lab with nine stations featuring hands-on experiments, reading passages, videos, and interactive tasks. Editable PowerPoints and interactive notebooks support learning, while student-choice projects enhance understanding. Assessments, including STAAR 2.0-aligned questions, ensure comprehension. Available in digital and print formats with Spanish translations, this flexible lesson supports diverse learners in both in-class and virtual settings. The resources below will give students a comprehensive understanding of the circulatory system. All of the following materials are also included in the Kesler Science Membership.
The Kesler Science Circulatory System 5E Lesson is a comprehensive, student-led unit covering the main functions and key components of the circulatory system. It includes editable PowerPoints, worksheets, assessments, and choice projects, designed for differentiated, multimodal learning. The lesson is fully aligned with the 2021 TEKS 7.13A standard and includes Spanish translations for vocabulary, station lab passages, and interactive notebook pages.
Following the 5E Model, the lesson begins with engaging activities and discussions. Students explore key concepts through a differentiated station lab with nine stations, featuring hands-on experiments, reading passages, videos, research tasks, and interactive activities. Editable PowerPoints and digital or print interactive notebooks support explanation, while student-choice projects reinforce elaboration. Evaluation includes STAAR 2.0-aligned assessments and review worksheets.
The lesson offers flexible formats, including printable and digital versions, and is suitable for in-class or virtual learning. With structured support and differentiated materials, it ensures all students can engage deeply with the circulatory system and its functions.
The Kesler Science Circulatory System 5E Lesson is a comprehensive, student-led unit covering the main functions and key components of the circulatory system. It includes editable PowerPoints, worksheets, assessments, and choice projects, designed for differentiated, multimodal learning. The lesson is fully aligned with the 2021 TEKS 7.13A standard and includes Spanish translations for vocabulary, station lab passages, and interactive notebook pages.
Following the 5E Model, the lesson begins with engaging activities and discussions. Students explore key concepts through a differentiated station lab with nine stations, featuring hands-on experiments, reading passages, videos, research tasks, and interactive activities. Editable PowerPoints and digital or print interactive notebooks support explanation, while student-choice projects reinforce elaboration. Evaluation includes STAAR 2.0-aligned assessments and review worksheets.
The lesson offers flexible formats, including printable and digital versions, and is suitable for in-class or virtual learning. With structured support and differentiated materials, it ensures all students can engage deeply with the circulatory system and its functions.
Engage your students with this student-led Circulatory System Functions Station Lab, aligned with TEKS 7.13A. Designed for in-class or virtual learning, this interactive lesson allows students to identify and model the circulatory system’s main functions through nine differentiated stations.
Students explore new concepts through activities such as demonstrations, video analysis, reading comprehension, and research tasks. They demonstrate their learning by organizing information, illustrating models, writing responses, and completing assessments. A bonus challenge station offers extension activities, and differentiated reading passages are available in English and Spanish for varied learning needs.
This low-prep, high-engagement resource fosters independent learning and critical thinking.
Engage your students with this student-led Circulatory System Functions Station Lab, aligned with TEKS 7.13A. Designed for in-class or virtual learning, this interactive lesson allows students to identify and model the circulatory system’s main functions through nine differentiated stations.
Students explore new concepts through activities such as demonstrations, video analysis, reading comprehension, and research tasks. They demonstrate their learning by organizing information, illustrating models, writing responses, and completing assessments. A bonus challenge station offers extension activities, and differentiated reading passages are available in English and Spanish for varied learning needs.
This low-prep, high-engagement resource fosters independent learning and critical thinking.
The Circulatory System Functions Student Choice Projects align with the 2021 TEKS standard 7.13A, allowing middle school students to select a project that matches their preferred output style. A project page outlines six student-led options plus a “design your own” project, with an editable rubric for teacher, peer, or self-assessment. This resource is also included in the Circulatory System Functions Complete Lesson for TEKS 7.13A.
These flexible, multimodal projects provide creative ways for students to demonstrate their understanding. Two versions of the project page support differentiation, with modified options for students needing remediation and challenge opportunities for advanced learners. Teachers can adjust the rubric to fit grading needs.
The projects use standard classroom supplies like paper, markers, and scissors, and many options are available for digital completion.
The Circulatory System Functions Student Choice Projects align with the 2021 TEKS standard 7.13A, allowing middle school students to select a project that matches their preferred output style. A project page outlines six student-led options plus a “design your own” project, with an editable rubric for teacher, peer, or self-assessment. This resource is also included in the Circulatory System Functions Complete Lesson for TEKS 7.13A.
These flexible, multimodal projects provide creative ways for students to demonstrate their understanding. Two versions of the project page support differentiation, with modified options for students needing remediation and challenge opportunities for advanced learners. Teachers can adjust the rubric to fit grading needs.
The projects use standard classroom supplies like paper, markers, and scissors, and many options are available for digital completion.
This Circulatory System Inquiry Lab helps students explore how much blood is pumped through their body in one minute, reflect on heart function and healthy habits, make math connections, and compare their bpm to those of other animals. It serves as an engaging wrap-up for the circulatory system unit.
The resource includes three differentiated labs designed to support all learners. The Dependent Student Lab combines procedural instructions with inquiry questions for guided learning. The Modified Student Lab offers a structured experience with sentence stems or multiple-choice questions for students needing additional support. The Independent Student Lab provides a student-driven experience with minimal guidance, ideal for advanced learners.
Teacher resource pages outline prep time, objectives, directions, and materials. Answer keys, editable pages, and CER-based reflection questions help guide student understanding.
Materials needed per group include 4 liters of water (optional red dye can be used), a large syringe (medical syringe, turkey baster, or baby’s bulb suction), and a timer. This hands-on lab is an excellent way to reinforce circulatory system concepts through interactive learning.
This Circulatory System Inquiry Lab helps students explore how much blood is pumped through their body in one minute, reflect on heart function and healthy habits, make math connections, and compare their bpm to those of other animals. It serves as an engaging wrap-up for the circulatory system unit.
The resource includes three differentiated labs designed to support all learners. The Dependent Student Lab combines procedural instructions with inquiry questions for guided learning. The Modified Student Lab offers a structured experience with sentence stems or multiple-choice questions for students needing additional support. The Independent Student Lab provides a student-driven experience with minimal guidance, ideal for advanced learners.
Teacher resource pages outline prep time, objectives, directions, and materials. Answer keys, editable pages, and CER-based reflection questions help guide student understanding.
Materials needed per group include 4 liters of water (optional red dye can be used), a large syringe (medical syringe, turkey baster, or baby’s bulb suction), and a timer. This hands-on lab is an excellent way to reinforce circulatory system concepts through interactive learning.
The Body Systems Escape Room is an interactive experience that allows students to demonstrate their understanding of the major body systems, including their structures and functions. Prior knowledge of these systems is necessary before participating.
This escape room gives teachers full control over the eight independent puzzles, allowing customization based on class time and student needs. It can be conducted using manila envelopes and passwords or a more authentic lock-and-box setup. A digital version is available for online learning via PowerPoint or Google Slides, with printable versions for home use.
The resource includes teacher directions, a detailed answer key, a digital answer sheet for Google Classrooms, editable templates, video challenges, and engaging props. Students will work through puzzles using various materials, such as a mirror, red cellophane, or an optional UV pen and flashlight. Reward templates, over 50 prize ideas, and fun photo signs enhance the experience, making this a memorable, standards-aligned learning activity.
The Body Systems Escape Room is an interactive experience that allows students to demonstrate their understanding of the major body systems, including their structures and functions. Prior knowledge of these systems is necessary before participating.
This escape room gives teachers full control over the eight independent puzzles, allowing customization based on class time and student needs. It can be conducted using manila envelopes and passwords or a more authentic lock-and-box setup. A digital version is available for online learning via PowerPoint or Google Slides, with printable versions for home use.
The resource includes teacher directions, a detailed answer key, a digital answer sheet for Google Classrooms, editable templates, video challenges, and engaging props. Students will work through puzzles using various materials, such as a mirror, red cellophane, or an optional UV pen and flashlight. Reward templates, over 50 prize ideas, and fun photo signs enhance the experience, making this a memorable, standards-aligned learning activity.
This Circulatory System Science Reading Comprehension Lesson helps students explore the structure and function of the circulatory system through a nonfiction article, comprehension questions, and a heart rate comparison activity. Designed for grades 6-8 (and advanced 5th graders), the leveled passage supports science literacy and reading comprehension.
The resource includes two Lexile-leveled articles (1100-1300), five to seven comprehension questions, and a hands-on mini-project. A Cornell notes template is provided for structured note-taking, and the materials feature engaging graphics that print well in grayscale.
Ideal for sub plans, extra credit, ISS, or whole-class instruction, this resource fosters critical thinking, classroom discussions, and textual analysis. It is compatible with virtual learning platforms such as Google Classroom, MS Teams, Schoology, and Canvas, allowing students to respond digitally.
This Circulatory System Science Reading Comprehension Lesson helps students explore the structure and function of the circulatory system through a nonfiction article, comprehension questions, and a heart rate comparison activity. Designed for grades 6-8 (and advanced 5th graders), the leveled passage supports science literacy and reading comprehension.
The resource includes two Lexile-leveled articles (1100-1300), five to seven comprehension questions, and a hands-on mini-project. A Cornell notes template is provided for structured note-taking, and the materials feature engaging graphics that print well in grayscale.
Ideal for sub plans, extra credit, ISS, or whole-class instruction, this resource fosters critical thinking, classroom discussions, and textual analysis. It is compatible with virtual learning platforms such as Google Classroom, MS Teams, Schoology, and Canvas, allowing students to respond digitally.
The Circulatory System Science Writing Prompt Activity engages middle school students in a persuasive essay exercise to reinforce their understanding of life science. Aligned with TEKS, this activity helps students identify the main functions of human body systems, including the circulatory system. Designed for both in-person and virtual learning, this low-prep, student-centered resource encourages science reasoning and writing skills.
This resource includes teacher directions with an answer guide, project ideas, and rubrics, along with projection and print handouts in both full-sized and half-sheet formats. A digital PowerPoint version, compatible with Google Slides, allows for interactive learning. The activity is ideal for cross-curricular projects, pre-test assessments, student choice assignments, early finisher tasks, extra credit, make-up work, TELPAS samples, or differentiation. It can also be displayed on a bulletin board or compiled into a student anthology. This prompt assumes students have prior knowledge of the circulatory system or access to research materials.
The Circulatory System Science Writing Prompt Activity engages middle school students in a persuasive essay exercise to reinforce their understanding of life science. Aligned with TEKS, this activity helps students identify the main functions of human body systems, including the circulatory system. Designed for both in-person and virtual learning, this low-prep, student-centered resource encourages science reasoning and writing skills.
This resource includes teacher directions with an answer guide, project ideas, and rubrics, along with projection and print handouts in both full-sized and half-sheet formats. A digital PowerPoint version, compatible with Google Slides, allows for interactive learning. The activity is ideal for cross-curricular projects, pre-test assessments, student choice assignments, early finisher tasks, extra credit, make-up work, TELPAS samples, or differentiation. It can also be displayed on a bulletin board or compiled into a student anthology. This prompt assumes students have prior knowledge of the circulatory system or access to research materials.
The Body Systems WIKI Tickets© provide engaging formative assessments for 6th-8th grade science, offering flexible ways to check student understanding. This set includes nine assessments covering the circulatory, digestive, endocrine, excretory, muscular, nervous (including senses), respiratory, and skeletal systems. Each topic is available in five formats: a full-screen display for projection, three printable handout versions, and an interactive digital option in PowerPoint or Google Slides.
Aligned with NGSS and TEKS standards, these assessments can be used as exit tickets, bellringers, or quick progress checks in both in-person and virtual learning settings. Students can respond on their own paper, use printed handouts, or complete the digital version in a 1:1 or remote learning environment. A bonus table of contents file is included to show standard alignment. WIKI Tickets© provide a versatile and engaging way to assess student learning throughout the year.
The Body Systems WIKI Tickets© provide engaging formative assessments for 6th-8th grade science, offering flexible ways to check student understanding. This set includes nine assessments covering the circulatory, digestive, endocrine, excretory, muscular, nervous (including senses), respiratory, and skeletal systems. Each topic is available in five formats: a full-screen display for projection, three printable handout versions, and an interactive digital option in PowerPoint or Google Slides.
Aligned with NGSS and TEKS standards, these assessments can be used as exit tickets, bellringers, or quick progress checks in both in-person and virtual learning settings. Students can respond on their own paper, use printed handouts, or complete the digital version in a 1:1 or remote learning environment. A bonus table of contents file is included to show standard alignment. WIKI Tickets© provide a versatile and engaging way to assess student learning throughout the year.
Lesson Extensions provide engaging, student-choice activities designed to challenge early finishers and deepen their understanding of body systems. These activities support critical thinking, creativity, and problem-solving while aligning with NGSS and TEKS standards. They are perfect for wrapping up lessons, filling downtime, and keeping students engaged with rigorous yet enjoyable learning opportunities.
Each extension includes four interactive components: Puzzler for problem-solving, Maker Space for hands-on STEAM activities, Tech Connection for digital demonstrations, and Word Master for creative writing. With teacher directions, answer keys, and both print and projection versions, these extensions provide flexible, high-level resources for independent learning and enrichment.
Covering topics such as the circulatory, digestive, endocrine, excretory, integumentary, muscular, nervous, respiratory, and skeletal systems, as well as sensory information, these extensions ensure students explore middle school anatomy and physiology in a meaningful way.
Lesson Extensions provide engaging, student-choice activities designed to challenge early finishers and deepen their understanding of body systems. These activities support critical thinking, creativity, and problem-solving while aligning with NGSS and TEKS standards. They are perfect for wrapping up lessons, filling downtime, and keeping students engaged with rigorous yet enjoyable learning opportunities.
Each extension includes four interactive components: Puzzler for problem-solving, Maker Space for hands-on STEAM activities, Tech Connection for digital demonstrations, and Word Master for creative writing. With teacher directions, answer keys, and both print and projection versions, these extensions provide flexible, high-level resources for independent learning and enrichment.
Covering topics such as the circulatory, digestive, endocrine, excretory, integumentary, muscular, nervous, respiratory, and skeletal systems, as well as sensory information, these extensions ensure students explore middle school anatomy and physiology in a meaningful way.
This Amazing Anchors Phenomenon Lesson integrates real-world connections into your lesson on the circulatory system with an anchoring phenomenon focused on the Children’s Heart Foundation and CHD. It features an introductory reading with comprehension and extension questions to prepare students for further learning, followed by an explanatory reading that breaks down the science behind the circulatory system in an accessible way, including additional questions for reinforcement.
This no-prep resource includes teacher directions, answer keys, projection slides, digital versions for Google Classroom, and printable handouts for interactive notebooks. Designed to bookend your lesson, it engages students with a real-world context and helps them make connections across content.
Aligned with TEKS, this lesson is available in both print and digital formats and includes a differentiated version to support all learners with sentence starters and modified language. The two readings and their questions serve as effective supplements to reinforce your core content.
This Amazing Anchors Phenomenon Lesson integrates real-world connections into your lesson on the circulatory system with an anchoring phenomenon focused on the Children’s Heart Foundation and CHD. It features an introductory reading with comprehension and extension questions to prepare students for further learning, followed by an explanatory reading that breaks down the science behind the circulatory system in an accessible way, including additional questions for reinforcement.
This no-prep resource includes teacher directions, answer keys, projection slides, digital versions for Google Classroom, and printable handouts for interactive notebooks. Designed to bookend your lesson, it engages students with a real-world context and helps them make connections across content.
Aligned with TEKS, this lesson is available in both print and digital formats and includes a differentiated version to support all learners with sentence starters and modified language. The two readings and their questions serve as effective supplements to reinforce your core content.
Year-Round Resources
These year-round activities will increase your students' understanding of many middle school science topics. All of these activities are also included in the Kesler Science Membership.
Visual Data & Graphing
You're not alone if your students struggle with understanding graphs, charts, and tables. It's a skill that takes an enormous amount of practice. This resource will help students build a strong foundation in analyzing data and creating their own data visualizations.
Bell Ringers and Warm-Ups
These middle school science bell ringers are an excellent way to engage your students as soon as they walk into your classroom. This comprehensive FULL YEAR resource includes everything you need to start off each science class with an interesting warm-up activity.
Review Board Games
Each game board has been carefully designed to keep students engaged. There are 10 different action spaces on each board and dozens of question cards. All of the actions are related to science concepts and keep the students motivated throughout the game.
Each game is ready to play. Simply print out the board and the cards and let the students enjoy reviewing nine different units.
Essential Questions and Standards
Below are the essential questions and standards associated with the lessons and activities included in the atoms unit. This topic is only one of more than 100 middle school science topics included in the Kesler Science Membership.
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What are the main functions of the human organism’s circulatory systems?
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How can we model the main functions of the circulatory system of the human organism?
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TEKS Science - 7.13A Circulatory System Functions
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