Healthy heart

A Healthy heart

What is a great heart, literally?

Directions

• Stand up and find a space where you can exercise safely

• Jog in place for one minute.

• I will tell you when the minute has begun and ended

Open Ended

what is happening in your heart, lungs, and red blood cells after jogging? Remember to use your knowledge about the circulatory system to explain what is happening.

When I move my body, it makes my heart beat harder and faster, which causes it to grow stronger. Exercise makes my heart stronger

• The heart is a muscle.

• Using muscles makes them stronger.

• What can we infer about the heart muscle and movement?

Assignment

Open your Wit and Wisdom book to Handout 16A