In this article is presented a brief systematization about the evolution of the concept of blood circulation that considers the historical period between the conceptions of the Egyptians until century XVII, when Harvey consolidates a ''scientific model of Sanguineous Circulation'' in the human organism. Next, we applied the model of Toulmin to analyze blood flow, valves and cardiac frequency evolution concepts from pragmatic to a realistic perspective. Finally we raised some ideas that could serve as a guide for the education of this concept considering the historical aspects that we had analyzed.
Pragmatic realism; Science education; Toulmin's model