Circulatory System Concepts and Gizmo Usage

The video tutorial introduces the ExploreLearning circulatory system gizmo, explaining its features and how to use it effectively in teaching. It covers the anatomy and physiology of the circulatory system, blood flow patterns, and the process of testing blood for chemical changes. The tutorial also provides guidance on customizing lesson materials and using the gizmo for educational purposes. The video concludes with a request for feedback and comments from viewers.

What is the primary purpose of using the ExploreLearning Gizmo for the circulatory system?

• To explore the anatomy and physiology of the circulatory system

• To play games related to the heart

• To create art projects

• To learn about the digestive system

Which of the following is NOT a part of the circulatory system?

• Heart

• Blood vessels

• Lungs

• Kidneys

What do arteries do in the circulatory system?

• Exchange gases in the lungs

• Filter waste from the blood

• Bring blood back to the heart

• Carry blood away from the heart

In the two-loop system of blood flow, what is the primary function of the first loop?

• Waste removal

• Oxygenation of blood

• Temperature regulation

• Nutrient absorption

What happens to blood as it passes through capillaries?

• Arteries turn into veins

• It turns into plasma

• It becomes oxygenated

• It loses all nutrients

What can be analyzed using the syringe tool in the Gizmo?

• Heart rate

• Blood composition

• Blood pressure

• Muscle strength

Which of the following is NOT a component measured in the blood analysis?

• Oxygen level

• Carbon dioxide level

• Blood sugar

• Bone density

What is one benefit of creating a preset in the Gizmo?

• It generates random quizzes

• It customizes the Gizmo setup for each student

• It provides automatic grading

• It allows students to skip lessons

Why might a teacher choose to customize lesson materials in the Gizmo?

• To avoid using technology

• To reduce the number of lessons

• To make them more challenging

• To align with specific curriculum needs

What is a potential downside of using the built-in quizzes in the Gizmo?

• They are too easy

• They reveal the correct answers after one attempt

• They are not interactive

• They require internet access