Sixth graders learn that the heart is a muscle that pumps blood — and like any muscle, it grows stronger with exercise. Aerobic activities like running and swimming give it a great workout. They explore the idea, then feel their heart respond to activity.
Students will be able to…
How does exercise make your heart stronger?
Project this and tap each. Have students explore how exercise helps the heart.
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Put a hand on your chest — what’s your heart doing right now?
Students learn.
Students practice.
Students apply.
Students close.
Aligned to the SHAPE America National Standards for Health Education and Physical Education.
Explain how the heart works.
Connect aerobic activity to heart health.
Practice heart-healthy habits.
Value lifelong activity.
Preview the three formative checks. Tap “Sample answer” to see what mastery looks like — hide them before you print for students.
Have students check their pulse before and after activity. A printable pulse-check sheet is in the PE & Health library.
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A print-and-go review sheet with a built-in answer key. Tap “Show answer key” to reveal answers, or print the clean version for students.