DELHI PUBLIC SCHOOL – WARANGAL

CLASS X /ENRICHMENT WORKSHEET/SESSION 2020-21

BIOLOGY-TRANSPORTATION
DATE: 31-3-2020

NOTE:
1. BASED ON THE WARD’S CONVINEIENCE HE/SHE CAN TAKE A PRINT OF THE
BELOW HOME WORK OR CAN WRITE THE ANSWERS IN A4 SIZE PAPER
(*A4 SIZE SHEET REPRESENTAION IS MANDATORY*).
2. WARD SHOULD COMPLETE THE GIVEN HOME WORK ON DAILY BASIS AND THESE
MARKS WILL BE AWARDED IN SUBJECT ENRICHMENT PROGRAMME.

I. Draw a diagram to show the internal structure of the human heart. (1X5=5M)
II. Answer the following (1X5=5M)
1. Name reptile having four chambers in the heart
2. Name the person who discovered the blood circulation.
3. Why is circulatory system also known as transport system?
4. How is food transported in plants?
5. What is blood pressure? How is it measured?
III.Complete each statement using a term or terms from the list below. Write your answers in
the spaces provided. Some words may be used more than once. (10X1/2=5M)
Heart, circulation, oxygen, veins, food, capillaries, arteries, blood vessel, waste materials, blood.

1. The transport of materials in living things is called __________________.

2. In humans, circulation is carried out by the liquid called ________________.
3. Blood is pumped by the ____________________.
4. Blood brings to cells things like ____________________ and __________________.
5. Blood picks up ___________________ from the cells.
6. Any tube that carries blood is called a(n) _______________________.
7. The three kinds of blood vessels are _______________,____________________, and
________________________.

8. Blood is carried away from the heart by ___________________.

9. Blood is carried back to the heart by _____________________.
10. Arteries and veins are connected by tiny blood vessels called____________
Conscientious corner (1x5=5M)

Detecting Your Pulse:

Objective: To construct a simple apparatus to visually detect the pulse

Materials:  toothpicks
 modeling clay

Procedures:  Take a toothpick and a piece of clay.

Student  Stick the toothpick into a "dime sized" lump of clay.
Information:  Rest the "counter" on the inside of the wrist just below the base of the
thumb.
 Observe the toothpick as it moves.
 Use this information to determine how many beats per minute.

Assessment:  Use the information from each family member to construct a graph.
 compare and contrast information compiled.
 Using this graph, have each student write a journal entry of the
information obtained. They should include at least three major points in
their summary.