Flamingoes: What is blood made of?

What is blood made of ?

We used water beads( red blood cells), ping pong balls(white blood cells) , water (plasma) and red paper strips( platelets) to demonstrate the various parts of blood in a fun and hands on way. The children explored for a while then we talked about the different parts of blood. It was a great sensorial experience for the children!!!!

Teacher:What is blood made up of?

Child :White blood cells and they are like police men!!!

Teacher: Why is heart so important for us?

Child : Heart pumps blood to different stations in our body

Child :It is like a pumping machine

Teacher: What is the liquid in blood called?

Child :Asma , plasma

Purpose:

To learn about the function of heart, what blood is made up of and how we can keep our heart  healthy

To develop interest in Science and the human body

To build their curiosity through exploration and hands on experience 

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To develop their understanding of Science and awareness of their own body

To develop their understanding of the importance of maintaining their own health and wellbeing.