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Heart Writing Assignment Rubric
Part 1: Function of the Circulatory System
Writing Prompt: Describe the three parts of the system, the three
functions of the cardiovascular system (3pts) and the materials that are
transported through the system. You must write at least eight sentences
(8 pts). The following words must be included in your writing.
Circulatory System (1 pt)
Heart (1 pt)
Blood Vessel (1 pt)
Blood (1 pt)
Oxygen (1 pt)
TOTAL POINTS: 20 pts
Red blood cells (1 pt)
Glucose (1 pt)
Waste products (1 pt)
Carbon Dioxide (1 pt)
White blood cells ( 1 pt)
Part 2:Circulation
Writing Prompt: Describe the path that blood takes in the circulatory
system starting with the left atrium and end back at the left atrium. You
must write at least five sentences
( 5pts). You must also include the following words in your writing.
Vein ( 2 pts- use twice)
Oxygen poor blood ( 1 pt)
Right atrium (1 pt)
Right ventricle (1 pt)
Artery (2 pts- use twice)
Lung (1 pt)
TOTAL POINTS: 20 PTS
Capillaries (2 pts- use twice)
Oxygen rich blood (1 pt)
Left atrium ( 1 pt)
Left ventricle ( 1 pt)
Aorta ( 1 pt)
Body ( 1 pt)