Lesson Plan 3—Exercise
What Can I Do For My Heart?

Goal

Students will understand the benefits of daily physical activity and learn the factors that affect physical performance.

Instructional Objectives

Students will be able to

1. Relate ways that aerobic exercise strengthens and improves the efficiency of the heart and lungs.
2. Self-monitor heart rate during exercise.
3. Define the principles of frequency, intensity, and time, and describe how to incorporate these principles into their daily lives.  

Grade 5 Lesson Plan 3 (PDF)

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