Cardio Comparisons

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In this activity, learners discover how their heart rate changes in different situations. Learners measure their baseline heart rates and compare them to their heart rates after completing various physical challenges and cardiovascular activities. Learners record this data on a table and plot it on a graph. This lesson plan includes questions to ask learners, online resources, and black-line masters. This is a good introductory activity to physical health, or a good activity for students to practice data collection and analysis.

Quick Guide

Preparation Time:
Under 5 minutes
Learning Time:
30 to 45 minutes
Estimated Materials Cost:
$5 - $10 per student
Age Range:
Ages 8 - 14
Resource Types:
Activity, Lesson/Lesson Plan
Language:
English

Materials List (per student)

  • Stopwatch
  • Data Table & Graph (page 2-3 of PDF)
  • Pencil
  • Jump Rope
  • Floor mat
  • Stair step

Keywords

Subjects

  • Life Sciences
    • Human Body
      • Circulation
      • Health and Nutrition
  • Mathematics
    • Algebra
      • Patterns
    • Data Analysis and Probability
      • Data Analysis
      • Data Collection
      • Data Representation
    • Measurement
      • Units of Measurement
      • Rate
  • The Nature of Science
    • The Scientific Process
      • Conducting Investigations
      • Gathering Data
      • Formulating Explanations
      • Communicating Results

Informal Categories

  • Physical Activity
  • Sports and Exercise

Audience

To use this activity, learners need to:

  • see
  • read
  • be mobile
  • touch

Learning styles supported:

  • Uses STEM to solve real-world problems
  • Involves hands-on or lab activities

Other

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Access Rights:

  • Free access

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Rights:

  • All rights reserved, Children's Museum of Houston,