Learning Resource Type

Learning Activity

The Cardiovascular System: Representing Heart Rate Data

Subject Area

Mathematics
Physical Education
Science

Grade(s)

9, 10, 11, 12

Overview

The students will analyze the heart rate data they recorded during exercises to compare and contrast aerobic and anaerobic exercises. They will create a double bar graph to visually represent the data. The students will reflect on their performance of the exercises. Finally, they will develop an appropriate workout plan with balanced aerobic and anaerobic exercises.

This learning activity was created as a result of the Girls Engaged in Math and Science (GEMS) Resource Development Project, in partnership with Dothan City Schools.

    Science (2015) Grade(s): 09-12 - Human Anatomy and Physiology

    SC15.HAP.7

    Use models to determine the relationship between the structures in and functions of the cardiovascular system (e.g., components of blood, blood circulation through the heart and systems of the body, ABO blood groups, anatomy of the heart, types of blood vessels).

    Unpacked Content

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    Vocabulary

    • blood pressure
    • blood vessels
    • circulatory system
    • heart
    • pulse
    • vascularization
    • arteries
    • veins
    • lymphatic vessels
    • hydrostatic pressure
    • microcirculation
    • tunica adventitia
    • tunica media
    • tunica intima
    • lumen
    • constriction/ vasoconstriction
    • dilation/ vasodilation
    • arterioles
    • venules
    • capillaries
    • circulation (systemic, pulmonary)
    • pericardium (fibrous, serous, epicardium)
    • myocardium
    • endocardium
    • coronary arteries, veins
    • cardiac infarction
    • vasculature
    • septum
    • chambers
    • atrium
    • ventricle
    • valves (atrioventricular, semilunar, mitral, bicuspid, tricuspid)
    • Papillary muscles
    • venae cavae
    • superior/ inferior vena cava
    • aorta
    • pulmonary artery, valve, veins
    • SA node, AV node
    • bundle of His
    • Purkinje system
    • diastole
    • systole
    • heart rate
    • stroke volume
    • cardiac output
    • electrocardiogram
    • plasma
    • RBC's/ erythrocytes
    • hemoglobin
    • reticulocytes/ erythroblasts
    • complete blood count (CBC)
    • blood type
    • ABO blood group system
    • Rh factor
    • erythroblastosis fetalis
    • WBC's/ leukocytes
    • neutrophils
    • lymphocytes
    • eosinophils
    • monocytes
    • basophils
    • differential white blood cell count
    • granulocytes/ polymorphonuclear WBC
    • agranulocytes/ mononuclear WBC
    • B or T lymphocytes
    • platelet/ thrombocyte
    • megakaryocyte
    • percent saturation
    • carbon dioxide intoxication
    • phagocytosis
    • macrophages
    • kupffer cell
    • prostacyclin
    • clotting factors
    • prothrombin
    • thrombin
    • Fibrinogen/ fibrin
    • plasminogen
    • erythropoiesis
    • hematopoietic stem cell
    • Myeloid stem cell
    • lymphoid stem cell
    • myocardial infarction
    • mitral valve prolapse
    • varicose veins
    • arteriosclerosis,
    • anemia
    • hypertension
    • angina
    • systolic
    • diastolic
    • electrocardiogram

    Knowledge

    Students know:
    • Arteries and arterioles carry blood from the heart to the rest of the body.
    • Veins and venules carry blood from the body to the heart.
    • Capillaries are small blood vessels that exchange materials with tissues.
    • Vasoconstriction is the narrowing of a vessel while vasodialation is the widening of a vessel.
    • The heart is made of mycardium covered by pericardium and is composed of four chambers.
    • The left half of the heart controls systemic circulation while the right half controls pulmonary circulation.
    • One pumping action of the heart is called the cardiac cycle—diastole is the filling of the atria and ventricles and systole is the emptying of the ventricles.
    • Blood is composed of plasma and formed elements and transports materials needed to maintain body homeostasis.
    • Blood cell types: 1) RBC's—contain the protein hemaglobin which transports oxygen and carbon dioxide 2) WBC's—granulocytic (basophils, eosinophils, and neutrophils) produce secretions that kill micoorganisms and agrnulocytic (lymphocytes and monocytes)—lymphocytes produce an immune respons and monocytes are phagocytic. 3) Platelets—assist with blood clotting.
    • Blood cells are produced in the bone marrow by hematopoiesis and are derived from a multipotent stem cell.
    • Blood type is a way of categorizing RBCs according to variations in proteins on the cell membrane surface—these proteins can be classified as types A, B or D.
    • Diseases of the cardiovascular system affect either blood vessels or the heart and are either congenital, produced by lifestyle factors, or produced by microorganisms.
    • Common vascular diseases interrupt blood flow while common heart diseases prevent the chambers and/or valves from working properly.
    • Electrocardiography measures the electrical activity of the heart.
    • Pulse is an indicator of heartbeat and heartbeat is produced by blood pressure.
    • Heart rate is the number of cardiac cycles per minute.

    Skills

    Students are able to:
    • Gather, read, and interpret scientific information about the cardiovascular system, including its structures and their function.
    • Use a model to predict and show relationships among variables between the cardiovascular system and its components.
    • Gather, read, and interpret scientific information about the ABO blood groups.
    • Use models to relate structure to function for the components of blood.
    • Gather, read and interpret scientific information about pathological conditions that may affect the cardiovascular system.
    • Gather, read and interpret scientific information about possible prevention options related to the pathology of the cardiovascular system.
    • Gather, read and interpret scientific information about possible treatment options related to the pathology of the cardiovascular system.
    • Use evidence to form an argument about possible prevention or treatment options related to the pathology of the cardiovascular system.
    • Use evidence to defend an argument about possible prevention or treatment options related to the pathology of the cardiovascular system.
    • Evaluate counter-claims and revise argument based on evidence.
    • Gather, read and interpret scientific information about common tests that can be used to monitor cardiovascular function.
    • Design a experiment to collect data in relation to cardiovascular function.
    • Determine how the change in the variables will be measured or identified.
    • Determine how the response within the cardiovascular system will be measured or identified.
    • Use a tool to collect and record changes in the external environment (variables) and the organism responses.
    • Evaluate experiment for accuracy and precision of data collection, as well as limitations.
    • Make revisions to experiment if needed to produce more accurate and precise results.
    • Manipulate variables that will cause changes in cardiovascular test investigation results.

    Understanding

    Students understand that:
    • The cardiovascular system's main function is to transport various items throughout the body (oxygen, digested nutrients, systemic waste, etc.).
    • Various cardiovascular organs serve in different capacities to move blood (its transport agent) around the body.
    • Cardiovascular organs are made up of various tissues that work together to carry out the organs' functions.
    • Several variables such as exercise, diet, disease, caffeine, etc. affect cardiovascular health.
    • Lifestyle changes can be used to prevent or treat cardiovascular disease.
    • Several variables such as exercise, diet, disease, caffeine, etc. change cardiovascular output.

    Scientific and Engineering Practices

    Developing and Using Models; Planning and Carrying out Investigations; Engaging in Argument from Evidence

    Crosscutting Concepts

    Cause and Effect; Structure and Function
    Physical Education (2019) Grade(s): 09-12 - Beginning Kinesiology - Level 1

    PE19.BK1.3.8

    Identify components of a personal fitness plan.

    Physical Education (2019) Grade(s): 09-12 - Beginning Kinesiology - Level 1

    PE19.BK1.3.9

    Determine target heart rate and apply that information to a personal fitness plan.

    Mathematics (2019) Grade(s): 09-12 - Geometry with Data Analysis

    MA19.GDA.2b

    Choose and interpret the scale and the origin in graphs and data displays.

    Phase

    After/Explain/Elaborate
    Learning Objectives

    Learning Objectives

    • Students will describe how the structures of the heart allow it to perform different functions. 
    • Students will explain how the different functions of the heart affect the performance of the cardiovascular system.
    • Students will choose a scale and create a double bar graph to represent their heart rate data gathered from the various exercises.
    • Students will develop a personal fitness plan that includes components of aerobic and anaerobic exercise.

    Attached Classroom Resources

    Activity Details

    1. The students will use the exercise and heart rate data collected during the During Activity to create a double bar graph. They will use this to compare the two types of exercise. The first column will be their resting heart rate. The second column will be the heart rate for their first aerobic exercise. The third column will be the heart rate for their first anaerobic exercise. The fourth column will be the heart rate for their second aerobic exercise. The fifth column will be the heart rate for their second anaerobic exercise. The sixth column will be the heart rate for their third aerobic exercise. The seventh column will be the heart rate for their third anaerobic exercise. By setting up the graph in this format, the students will easily be able to compare heart rates between the two types of exercise. Next, in a Google Doc (or using other word processing software), the student will write a reflection for the following questions:

    1. Which round do you think was easiest for you?
    2. Why do you think the other round was harder for you?
    3. How did you feel about the first round in comparison to the second round?
    4. Do you think it is beneficial to exercise both ways?  Why or why not?
    5. Why do you think your heart has structures that allow it to function in different ways? Why are these different types of functions important for a healthy cardiovascular system?

    2. Finally, assign the students the following culminating task:

    Pretend you are a personal trainer at a local gym. A member has come to you and asked you to create a workout plan tailored to their needs. Develop a beginner, intermediate, or advanced plan. Be sure to include a short description of the level of the workout and the areas targeted for the workout you create. Students will use the Periodic Table of Bodyweight Exercises to generate their workout plan.

    The workouts created by the students will be shared in class for everyone to try. The students will provide prescriptive feedback to their peers. The students can use this information to revise their workout plan before submitting a final copy to the teacher for review. 

    Assessment Strategies

    Assessment Strategies

    The teacher will evaluate student responses during the discussion to determine if students were able to:

    -Identify that both aerobic and anaerobic exercises are important components of a personal fitness plan.

    -Describe how the heart has structures that allow it to perform different functions, like aerobic and anaerobic exercise.

    -Describe how the various functions of the heart are important to a healthy cardiovascular system.

    The teacher will review each student’s completed double bar graphs to ensure the student selected an appropriate scale and displayed accurate data.

    The teacher will review each student’s personal fitness plan to ensure it includes aerobic and anaerobic exercises. 

     

    Acceleration

    Students who need acceleration can be given graph paper to create their double bar graph instead of the template.

    Intervention

    • Students who need extra support can be given a bar graph template.
    • Students who need extra assistance can be given the level of the workout plan and the exercises. They would sequence the exercises in the order they choose and give a description.

     

     

    Variation Tips

    The GEMS strategies used for this lesson are:

    1. Provide prescriptive feedback
    2. Capitalize on Natural Interest in Science and Math

    Peers will provide prescriptive and informative feedback to one another about their exercise plans. The feedback will provide guidance for the girls. They will know the components they should improvise and improve before submitting the workout plan for final review by the teacher. Each workout plan description should provide insight for the teacher about the knowledge the girls have gained about the science and math components.

     

    Approximate Duration

    Total Duration

    16 to 30 Minutes

    Related Learning Activities

    Background and Preparation

    Background / Preparation

    Students will need to know how to create a bar graph. Students will need to know how to type in a Google Doc or other word-processing software and share it with the teacher. The teacher will need to copy one bar graph template per student or have graph paper to distribute to the students.

    Materials and Resources

    Materials and Resources

    • Paper with heart rate data from during activity
    • Pencil
    • Colored pencils/crayons/markers
    • Graph paper or bar graph template (one copy per student)
    • Digital Device to access Google Docs or another word-processing software

    Periodic Table of Bodyweight Exercises (access through this URL): https://www.cbhpe.org/idea-tank/ms-pe-idea-tank/periodic-table-of-bodyweight-exercises-from-stack52-in-slides

    Digital Tools / Resources

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