Heart, Muscles, and Motion · Fitness & Exercise

The Hardworking Heart

Identifying the heart as a muscle and observing how it beats faster during play.

Key Questions

  1. 1Where can you feel your heartbeat after running a lap?
  2. 2Why does your heart need to work harder when you are active?
  3. 3What does it mean to be heart healthy?

Common Core State Standards

SHAPE: Standard 3 - Physical Activity
Grade: 1st Grade
Subject: PE & Health
Unit: Heart, Muscles, and Motion
Period: Fitness & Exercise

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