Meet Fred! This half term Year 6 are learning about the circulatory system and today have met Fred and explored the different parts of our bodies. Still to come this half term, edible lungs and blood smoothies!

Some fascinating facts we explored today about the heart…

• Your heart is as big as your clenched fist
• The heart is a powerful muscle
• The fitter you are, the stronger your heart will work
• The heart sends blood to the heart to be oxygenated