The Heart: What a Muscle!
Directions:
Part 1: Find your pulse and use it to calculate your heart rate. Next, you will complete a list of
physical activities then count and record your heart rate after each activity.
bar graph (or use grid below) and compare with others in your group.
Use your data to create a
Paste your data and graph into
your Science Interactive Notebook and give a summary of your findings.
Part 2: Label and color the
heart diagram and paste into your Science Interactive Notebook.
Measuring Heart Rate
To measure your heart rate you will need to use your pulse. To
find your pulse, gently place your index and middle finger on the
artery shown in the diagram.
Do not use your thumb because it
has its own pulse they you may feel.
Count the pulses for 20 seconds, then multiply by 3 to get the
number of heart beats per minute.
Data Table and Graph
Heart Diagram
After each activity rest for at least two minutes in
Color and label the heart diagram below.
order to let your heart rate recover.
Physical Activity
Paste into Science Interactive Notebook
Heart Rate
Sitting in a chair
Standing
Walk a leisurely pace for 2 minutes
Speed walk for 2 minutes
Jog in place for 2 minutes
Do 30 jumping jacks
Run fast in place for 1 minute
Discussion
In your notebook, give a description of
what you observed between your physical
activities and your heart rate. Why do
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you think this occurred?
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