This Cardiovascular System worksheet and practical activity provides a thorough, hands-on exploration of heart anatomy, circulation, cardiac output, and the cardiac cycle, making it ideal for Biology, Anatomy & Physiology, or Human Biology courses.

Students combine theoretical understanding with a real-world pulse and exercise investigation, reinforcing key cardiovascular concepts through application rather than rote memorisation.

What’s Included

✔ Clear learning outcomes aligned to cardiovascular anatomy and physiology
✔ Identification of heart chambers, valves, and major blood vessels
✔ Direction of blood flow through the heart
✔ Comparison of arteries vs veins (structure and function)
✔ Explanation of systemic, pulmonary, and coronary circulation
✔ Structured cardiac output investigation using heart rate data
✔ Application of the cardiac output equation (CO = HR × SV)
✔ Analysis questions linking exercise, venous return, and cardiac output
✔ Cardiac cycle sequencing using correct physiological terminology
✔ Heart anatomy labelling activity
✔ Comprehensive teacher answer key included

Perfect For

• Middle school or high school Biology
• Anatomy & Physiology units
• Human Biology / Health Science courses
• Practical investigations and lab lessons
• Revision, consolidation, or assessment preparation

This resource is rigorous yet accessible, supporting students in developing both scientific understanding and data-analysis skills while engaging directly with their own cardiovascular responses to exercise.

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