Materials Required:
Play-dough (various colors)
Plastic knives or sculpting tools
Markers or labels for naming parts
Reference images of a horse heart
Steps Involved:
Introduce the Heart Structure: Begin with a brief lesson on the horse heart, explaining its main parts (e.g., atria, ventricles, valves).
Prepare the Play-Dough: Provide each student with different colors of play-dough and sculpting tools.
Model the Heart: Instruct students to use the play-dough to create a 3D model of a horse heart. They should form and differentiate the main components such as:
Atria: The upper chambers of the heart.
Ventricles: The lower chambers of the heart.
Valves: The structures that ensure one-way blood flow.
Label the Parts: Have students use markers or small labels to identify each part of the heart on their model.
Demonstrate Knowledge: Ask students to present their models to the class, explaining the function of each part of the heart and how it contributes to overall heart function.
Review and Discuss: Discuss the different heart models, correcting any misconceptions and reinforcing the key concepts about the heart’s structure and function.