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Functions Of Blood Components — Interactive Lesson (Year 6–7)

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Year 6 science interactive lesson on the functions of blood components, exploring red blood cells, white blood cells, platelets and plasma with biology activities.

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Lesson at a glance

What pupils will learn

  • Identify and describe the four main components of blood.
  • Understand and explain how red blood cells transport oxygen to body tissues and return carbon dioxide to the lungs.
  • Understand and describe how white blood cells contribute to the immune system by fighting infections.
  • Describe the function of platelets in blood clotting and wound repair.
  • Understand that plasma is the liquid component of blood that carries cells, nutrients, hormones, and waste products throughout the body.

Curriculum

UK
Year 6–7 Science, National Curriculum (England)
Topic area
Health and the Human Body
US equivalent
Grades 5–6 (year level only; not mapped to US standards)

How it is interactive

  • 7 multiple-choice questions
  • 5 fill-in-the-blank questions
  • 5 true or false questions
  • 1 drag-the-words sentence
  • 1 short video

Feedback and what you get

Questions are marked automatically as pupils answer: a sound and a character reaction show straight away whether they are right, and correct answers earn points, with a results screen at the end.

A 22-slide interactive lesson that runs in any web browser on a computer, tablet or interactive whiteboard. Members open it online from their year group page. Buying it on its own gives you a .zip download to unzip and open.

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Teach Year 6 students about the four main components of blood and the distinct function each plays. Aligned to the Year 6 National Curriculum for science, this resource covers red blood cells, white blood cells, platelets and plasma — their structure, function and how they contribute to health and immunity.

Exploring functions of blood components with Our Year 6 Science Interactive Biology Lesson

The National Curriculum for Year 6 Science requires students to develop a secure understanding of functions of blood components through structured investigation, scientific reasoning and evidence-based thinking. This resource delivers engaging, curriculum-ready activities that build depth of knowledge.

What’s Inside This functions of blood components Resource

  • Interactive lesson slides on the four blood components
  • Component identification and function matching activities
  • Labelling and sorting tasks for blood cell types
  • Comprehension questions and true/false slides
  • Printable worksheet and quiz activities

Key Benefits for Students

  • Builds detailed understanding of blood composition and function
  • Develops scientific vocabulary for haematology and immunology
  • Encourages connections between blood, health and the immune system
  • Strengthens work on the human circulatory system

Why Teachers Love It

  • Curriculum-aligned to Year 6 animals including humans objectives
  • Works within the circulatory system unit
  • Pairs with blood and blood vessels and heart function resources
  • Digital format for whole-class or independent study

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Designed for ages 10–12 (UK Year 6–7). Aligned to the UK National Curriculum for Science; adaptable to US state standards.

Year GroupsYear 6–7
Resource Type🎓 Interactive Lesson & Activities
FormatDigital Only
CurriculumEngland & Wales — KS2–KS3 (Years 6–7)
Added4 March 2026

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