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In this activity, learners discover how exercise helps keep the body healthy. Learners increase their heart rates by running and understand how running fast versus walking affects their pulse rates.
- Under 5 minutes
- 10 to 30 minutes
- free per group of students
- Ages 6 - 14
- Activity, Lesson/Lesson Plan
- English
Quick Guide
Materials List (per group of students)
- Stop watch or clock
- Whistle (optional)
Subjects
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Life Sciences
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Human Body
- Circulation
- Health and Nutrition
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Human Body
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The Nature of Science
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The Scientific Process
- Conducting Investigations
- Gathering Data
- Formulating Explanations
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The Scientific Process
Informal Categories
- Outdoor Activity
- Physical Activity
- Sports and Exercise
Audience
To use this activity, learners need to:
- be mobile
- touch
Learning styles supported:
- Involves hands-on or lab activities
Other
Includes alignment to state and/or national standards:
This resource is part of:
Access Rights:
- Free access
By:
Rights:
- All rights reserved, Kohl Children's Museum of Greater Chicago, Inc., 2012