Pulse Pointer

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In this activity, learners investigate circulation and measure their own your heartbeat. A heart rate, or pulse, is the number of times the heart beats per minute. For this short activity, learners will only need some dry pasta and playdough before measuring their pulse. Step-by-step guide includes quick tips and extensions questions.

Quick Guide

Preparation Time:
Under 5 minutes
Learning Time:
Under 5 minutes
Estimated Materials Cost:
1 cent - $1 per student
Age Range:
Ages 4 - 11
Resource Type:
Activity
Language:
English

Materials List (per student)

  • uncooked pasta
  • playdough or putty

Keywords

Subjects

  • Life Sciences
    • Human Body

Informal Categories

  • Physical Activity

Other

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Access Rights:

  • Free access

By:

Source Collection

  • Life and Science at Home

Rights:

  • All rights reserved, Museum of Life and Science, 2021