What happens in the muscles during anaerobic and aerobic exercise, and how does this affect the heart and our overall health? A cross-curricular lesson that introduces learners to the lifelong benefits of exercise, including the ability to improve the cardiovascular system and general strength and wellness.

Concepts

anaerobic activity, anaerobic respiration, aerobic activity, aerobic exercise, cardiovascular disease, the cardiovascular system, muscles

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Additional Tags

physical education

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Instructional Ideas

• Because a fair portion of the lesson is dependent on direct instruction, be sure to utilize the suggested activities to support more visual learners (i.e. students prepare a live demonstration or PowerPoint, design a crossword puzzle, etc.)

Classroom Considerations

• This is the last lesson in a series of three designed to give pupils a thorough introduction to the anatomy and function of the heart

Pros

• Provides excellent background information
• All worksheets and teacher references provided (see included materials)

Cons

• None

Common Core

RST.6-8.1 RST.6-8.4 RST.6-8.7