🔬 Science · The Human Body

How Breathing Works

Know that we breathe air into our lungs through the nose and mouth, that our lungs take in oxygen from the air which our body needs to stay alive, and that we breathe out carbon dioxide as waste

Typical age: 5–7 years

“After running around, can your child notice their faster breathing and explain that their lungs are taking in air that the body needs?”

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Cells, Tissues & Organs
Cells-to-systems hierarchy helps organise knowledge of lungs as organs in a system
Basic Body Needs
Basic needs (body needs air) connects to knowing about breathing and lungs
How the Lungs WorkREQUIRED
Detailed respiratory system builds on knowing we breathe air into lungs for oxygen