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Christmas Shapes
In this recognizing shapes worksheet, students trace a rectangle, circle, triangle, square, heart, and moon. Students trace 6 shapes.
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Yellow: Print and Color
In this word recognition worksheet, learners trace the word "yellow", write the word independently, and color the picture of the yellow heart
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Mother's day picture
In this Mother's Day instructional activity, students color a picture of a bear holding a heart balloon and trace and write the words "Happy Mother's Day". Students color, trace, and write 1 time each.
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Evaluate Heart Health
In this heart health worksheet, students use links provided to complete an activity about the human heart, measuring pulse and graphing results.
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Christmas tree items
In this counting learning exercise, students count the Christmas tree items on the Christmas tree. Students count how many candy canes, hearts, bows, and balls there are on the tree.
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When Randolph Turned Rotten
Pupils explore friendship by reading a book with their classmates. In this human relationship instructional activity, students read the story When Randolph Turned Rotten, and discuss the main character's relationships as well as the...
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Cardiorespiratory Fitness
Students explore cardiorespiratory fitness. In this biology lesson plan, students gain an understanding of pulse rates in order to compare lung capacities of active and inactive males and females. They also learn how to take and compare...
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Cardiac Hill
Learners calculate pulse rates to determine level of exertion. In this human body lesson, students hike up a hill or steep slope and take their pulse. Learners observe their breathing and energy level then record data.
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Self-Awareness
Introvert or extrovert? To find out more about themselves, class members fill out an Introvert or Extrovert worksheet. Learners are also introduced to a decision-making model that enhances self-awareness.
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Visible Pulse
Students record their pulse rate. In this circulatory system lesson, students use a piece of clay and a straw to make their pulse move visible and easier to accurately count and record.
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Musical Mysteries
Pupils explore the components of sound and how it can be represented visually. A trip to a circus and a walk through a magical forest are used to encourage visualizations and creative thinking.
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Wealth and Power: United States v. Microsoft
Students explore wealth and influence in the United States. In this Bill of Rights instructional activity, students listen to their instructor present a lecture regarding the details of the United States v. Microsoft case. Students...
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Healthy Heart
Seventh graders experiment with their pulse rate. They investigate a beef heart and locate the route of blood flow and the chambers and discuss the function of each chamber. They discuss the circulatory system and compare theirs to the...
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Valentine Volley
Students choose one half of a heart and a balloon at random. Theybegin traveling on the teachers signal or when music begins to find someone who has the other half.
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Anatomy - What Are Coronary Arteries?
Fourth graders explore the basic function of the heart, identify blood vessels and coronary arteries. They identify good and bad health behaviors and discuss how these behaviors affect the heart. Students explore how the coronary...
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Assessing My Fitness Level (Being the Best I Can Be)
Students analyze the five components of physical fitness: cardiovascular endurance, muscular strength, muscular endurance, flexibility, and body composition. They monitor heart rates, calculate target heart ranges, and assess levels of...
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More about Arteries, Veins and Capillaries
Learners list and describe the purpose/function of blood vessels (arteries, veins and capillaries). They explain how blood flows through the body, and the role of physical activity and how it strengthens the heart.
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What is the Conduction System
Learners research the basic functions of the heart's conductin system. They identify good and bad health behaviors and explain how they affect the heart. They identify the sinoatrial and atrioventricular nodes, and identify the bundle...
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The Journey of a Red Blood Cell
Fifth graders examine how a red blood cell travels throughout the body. Using a model, they follow the flow of blood throughout the entire body. They identify the functions of the lungs and discuss the difference of the blood entering...
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Same or Different?
In this same or different instructional activity, students circle the heart that is different from 3 others in a set of 5 rows of hearts.
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Art Appreciation
Learners explain that everyone has their own opinion about what they think is good art. They study images, then put a heart behind the one they like the best, the least and the one they think their mom or dad would like.
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Pulsating
Students explore how activity and lack of activity has an effect on a persons' heart rate. They receive instruction and practice in taking and recording their pulse rate. Students also incorporate a variety of music while taking their...
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Writing Prompt: Heart Health
In this writing worksheet, students read a writing prompt about heart health. They create a list of ten activities to keep their heart healthy.
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Collage
Sixth graders construct a unique collage that he or she believes represents his or her "SHAPE" (Spiritual Gifts, Heart, Abilities, Personality, Experiences).