Cardiovascular System ~ The Effects of Exercise Lab Activity

Need to get your students up and moving? Maybe even take them outside when the weather is good? This lab can be used during any unit on the heart or Cardiovascular System. This lab is very flexible as it will work for any level student from English Learner - EL - to more advanced students.

This product includes a complete lab, guidelines, answer guidelines and an opportunity for further investigation.

Lab objectives include: determining your heartbeat rate by taking your pulse and hypothesizing the effect of exercise on heartbeat rate, comparing your heartbeat rate during rest and during exercise, and analyzing what happens in your body before, during, and after exercise in relation to the cardiovascular system. This lab can cover 1-2 class periods depending on how you want to structure it. For any teacher looking for “hands on” enrichment activities that will fully engage the student, this product is for you.