The Breath of Life: Respiratory and Circulatory Systems · Life Science

Human Respiratory System

Understanding the mechanics of breathing and the exchange of gases in the lungs.

Key Questions

  1. 1How does our breathing rate change when we are scared versus when we are sleeping?
  2. 2What path does a single molecule of oxygen take from the air to your blood?
  3. 3Why is the surface area of the lungs so large compared to the size of the chest?

MOE Syllabus Outcomes

MOE: Systems in Living Things - P5MOE: Human Respiratory System - P5
Level: Primary 5
Subject: Science
Unit: The Breath of Life: Respiratory and Circulatory Systems
Period: Life Science

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