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Human Body Series - Cardiovascular System Lesson PlanHuman Body Series - Cardiovascular System Lesson Plan
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Grade
3rd - 5th
Subjects
Science
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Duration
2 days
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Internet Access
Year
2006
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Human Body Series - Cardiovascular System

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Pump up your class while studying the cardiovascular system with this pair of activities. In one, learners record heart rates during different actions. In the second, they read kid-friendly heart health articles online and then write a haiku reflecting what they learned. A data table and haiku worksheet are both included as well as the URLs for the related articles. Consider assigning small groups different articles to read and write about and then have them each report to the class on their subtopic or cardiovascular health. Also, be aware that the articles and video have been updated since the publication of this lesson plan, keeping it fresh for classroom use. 

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CCSS: Adaptable

Concepts

the cardiovascular system, human body systems, the circulatory system, heart rate, the heart

Additional Tags

cardiovascular system, circulatory system, heart rate, science

Pros

  • Attractive websites host the articles and video
  • Well-designed worksheets included 
  • Various styles of content delivery allow for different learning styles

Cons

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Common Core

RI.3.1 RI.3.2 RI.3.4 RI.4.1 RI.4.2 RI.4.4 RI.5.1 RI.5.2 RI.5.4

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