Exercise and the Heart: Defining Healthy Heart Rates

Subject: Science

Grades: 6-8
Ages: 11-14

Lesson Objective

Data collection, interpretation and analysis are skills that need to be practiced in order to gain mastery in the scientific process. This InspireData^® lesson is designed to be used during a Life Science, Health or P.E. unit. Students will perform various activities to collect heart rate data. Using InspireData^® to interpret and analyze the data, students will look for correlations between a healthy pulse rate and activity levels.

Teacher Instructions

Ask students to define resting pulse rate (heart rate). After discussion, clarify that resting pulse rate is defined as: during a period of rest, the number of heart beats in one minute, which is expressed as "beats per minute” (bpm). Inform students that the average resting pulse rate for an adolescent is between 80-100 bpm.
Give students an index card on which to record their heart rate measurements. Explain that they will be collecting heart rate measurements after four activities.

a. Resting - pulse rate while sitting quietly
b. Warm Up - pulse rate after walking a short lap around a designated area
c. Stationary Exercise - pulse rate after doing one minute each of jumping jacks, sit-ups and pushups
d. Aerobic Exercise - pulse rate after running or walking quickly around a designated area

Have students practice taking their resting pulse rate by finding their pulse, counting the number of beats in 6 seconds and then multiplying the result by 10 to find the number of beats per minute. Tell them to record this as their resting heart rate.
Explain to students that after they collect their heart rate data, they will record their data using the e-Survey tool in InspireData. Open the InspireData database Heart and Exercise at: InspireData Starter Screen> Databases> Science and publish the e-Survey for the students. This database is a Web Resource and will only be available with an Internet connection. Show students how to access the e-Survey at: esurvey.inspiredata.com and enter their survey ID. Student will enter data in the e-Survey and then add their record to the database. Refer to InspireData Starter Screen> Learn to Use> Documentation> Handouts> Learn to Use Surveys for information on administering Surveys or e-Surveys.

InspireData e-Survey

Move to the gym or an area where the students can run laps. Provide students with stop watches to time activities. Alternatively, the teacher can time activities and instruct students when to start and stop. Complete the activities in the following order, stopping in between to take a pulse rate: warm up, stationary exercise, and aerobic activity. Students record their heart rate data on the index card in between each activity.
Move back to the classroom with a computer data collection station and have students enter their data using the e-Survey tool.
After the students finish entering their data, split the class into pairs or small groups (depending on computer availability) and provide each group with the database containing the data for the whole class. Ask students to explore the relationships between pulse rates and activity levels by answering the questions below. Students should record their answers in the Notes Area of the plots and then use the Capture Slide tool to create a slide show. Refer to InspireData Starter Screen> Learn to Use> Documentation> Handouts> Learn to Use Plots, Learn to Use Axis Plots, Learn to Use Pie Plots, Learn to Use Stack Plots and Learn to Use Slide Shows for information on creating plots and capturing slides.

Create an Axis Plot of Resting Pulse vs. Warm Up and Color by Active Lifestyle. Include the Line of Best Fit and describe the correlation between a resting pulse rate and a pulse rate after running a warm up lap. How does having an active lifestyle affect your heart rate?
Create an Axis Plot of Resting Pulse vs. Stationary Exercise and Color By Active Lifestyle. Describe the correlation between a resting pulse rate and a pulse rate after completing three stationary exercises. How does having an active lifestyle affect your heart rate.
Create an Axis Plot of Resting Pulse vs. Aerobic Activity and Color By Active Lifestyle. Describe the correlation between a resting pulse rate and a pulse rate after one minute of aerobic activity. How does having an active lifestyle affect your heart rate?
Create a Double Stack Plot of Aerobic Activity vs. Exercise Daily and Color By Active Lifestyle. Use the Internet or education-specific resources to research the heart and locate information before answering the following question: How does exercise help your heart and your body to stay healthy?
How does the class fall within the average adolescent of 80-100 bpm?

InspireData Plot

Assessment

Assess students’ slides for completeness and accuracy of information.
Confirm that students’ recorded observations in the Notes Area are accurate and logical.

Lesson Adaptations

Have students edit the Survey to contain other questions they think will show correlations with pulse rate. Create plots including the added data and note observations.
The lesson can be completed as a whole-group activity, creating the plots and brainstorming the answers to the questions together.


	Exercise and the Heart: Defining Healthy Heart Rates Subject: Science Grades: 6-8 Ages: 11-14 Lesson Objective Data collection, interpretation and analysis are skills that need to be practiced in order to gain mastery in the scientific process. This InspireData^® lesson is designed to be used during a Life Science, Health or P.E. unit. Students will perform various activities to collect heart rate data. Using InspireData^® to interpret and analyze the data, students will look for correlations between a healthy pulse rate and activity levels. Teacher Instructions Ask students to define resting pulse rate (heart rate). After discussion, clarify that resting pulse rate is defined as: during a period of rest, the number of heart beats in one minute, which is expressed as "beats per minute” (bpm). Inform students that the average resting pulse rate for an adolescent is between 80-100 bpm. Give students an index card on which to record their heart rate measurements. Explain that they will be collecting heart rate measurements after four activities. a. Resting - pulse rate while sitting quietly b. Warm Up - pulse rate after walking a short lap around a designated area c. Stationary Exercise - pulse rate after doing one minute each of jumping jacks, sit-ups and pushups d. Aerobic Exercise - pulse rate after running or walking quickly around a designated area Have students practice taking their resting pulse rate by finding their pulse, counting the number of beats in 6 seconds and then multiplying the result by 10 to find the number of beats per minute. Tell them to record this as their resting heart rate. Explain to students that after they collect their heart rate data, they will record their data using the e-Survey tool in InspireData. Open the InspireData database Heart and Exercise at: InspireData Starter Screen> Databases> Science and publish the e-Survey for the students. This database is a Web Resource and will only be available with an Internet connection. Show students how to access the e-Survey at: esurvey.inspiredata.com and enter their survey ID. Student will enter data in the e-Survey and then add their record to the database. Refer to InspireData Starter Screen> Learn to Use> Documentation> Handouts> Learn to Use Surveys for information on administering Surveys or e-Surveys. Move to the gym or an area where the students can run laps. Provide students with stop watches to time activities. Alternatively, the teacher can time activities and instruct students when to start and stop. Complete the activities in the following order, stopping in between to take a pulse rate: warm up, stationary exercise, and aerobic activity. Students record their heart rate data on the index card in between each activity. Move back to the classroom with a computer data collection station and have students enter their data using the e-Survey tool. After the students finish entering their data, split the class into pairs or small groups (depending on computer availability) and provide each group with the database containing the data for the whole class. Ask students to explore the relationships between pulse rates and activity levels by answering the questions below. Students should record their answers in the Notes Area of the plots and then use the Capture Slide tool to create a slide show. Refer to InspireData Starter Screen> Learn to Use> Documentation> Handouts> Learn to Use Plots, Learn to Use Axis Plots, Learn to Use Pie Plots, Learn to Use Stack Plots and Learn to Use Slide Shows for information on creating plots and capturing slides. Create an Axis Plot of Resting Pulse vs. Warm Up and Color by Active Lifestyle. Include the Line of Best Fit and describe the correlation between a resting pulse rate and a pulse rate after running a warm up lap. How does having an active lifestyle affect your heart rate? Create an Axis Plot of Resting Pulse vs. Stationary Exercise and Color By Active Lifestyle. Describe the correlation between a resting pulse rate and a pulse rate after completing three stationary exercises. How does having an active lifestyle affect your heart rate. Create an Axis Plot of Resting Pulse vs. Aerobic Activity and Color By Active Lifestyle. Describe the correlation between a resting pulse rate and a pulse rate after one minute of aerobic activity. How does having an active lifestyle affect your heart rate? Create a Double Stack Plot of Aerobic Activity vs. Exercise Daily and Color By Active Lifestyle. Use the Internet or education-specific resources to research the heart and locate information before answering the following question: How does exercise help your heart and your body to stay healthy? How does the class fall within the average adolescent of 80-100 bpm? Assessment Assess students’ slides for completeness and accuracy of information. Confirm that students’ recorded observations in the Notes Area are accurate and logical. Lesson Adaptations Have students edit the Survey to contain other questions they think will show correlations with pulse rate. Create plots including the added data and note observations. The lesson can be completed as a whole-group activity, creating the plots and brainstorming the answers to the questions together.

InspireData Lesson Plan: Exercise and the Heart

Exercise and the Heart: Defining Healthy Heart Rates