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LESSON PLAN: PULSE RATE & EXERCISE  (LEVEL D)
 

Attainment targetS:

ISE code

Describe the broad functions of the organs of the human body.

LT-C2.3

Planned activities

Knowledge and Understanding

Pupils understand the :

  • term pulse rate

  • factors that affect pulse rate

  • connection between oxygen supply and energy production

Skills

Preparing for the task

Pupils:

  • identify two or three questions to investigate (Level D)
  • identify and select appropriate resources and give reasons for their planning decisions. (Level D)
  • plan a fair test (Level D)
  • show an awareness of variables (Level D)

Carrying out the task

Pupils:

  • select appropriate equipment and techniques to collect information (Level D)

  • measure time (Level D)

  • select an appropriate way of recording results (Level D)

Reviewing and Reporting on Task

Pupils:

  • using their scientific knowledge, provide explanations for outcomes (Level D)

  • write a systematic and structured report (Level D)

  • reflect critically on the approach used, identifying limitations and suggest improvements (Level D)

Developing Informed Attitudes

  • taking responsibility for their own health and safety

VOCABULARY

PULSE RATE, STOPWATCH, EXERCISE, ENERGY, OXYGEN.

Planned Activities
 

Activity

Organisation

Resources

Questions

Pupils discuss and plan investigation in groups.

Prepare a written plan as a poster.

Groups of four

Paper and pen

How do you find your pulse?

What is the pulse?

How do you measure pulse rate?

What equipment is needed?

What variables will be investigated?
Pupils measure pulse rate before and after different forms of exercise.

Record results in a table.

Groups of  four.

Clear space in room

Stopwatch

Record sheet

How many measurements did you take?

Were your results accurate?
Prepare a written and oral report on the experiment. Groups of four Paper and pen

What improvements can you make?

How could you improve the accuracy of your results?
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INTERACTIVE - TEACHING     LEARNING PLANNING FOR IMPROVEMENT - SCHOOL   AUTHORITY  -BASED APPROACHES
DEVELOPING - SKILLS     UNDERSTANDING OUTWITH THE CLASSROOM RAISING ETHICAL ISSUES HEALTH AND SAFETY
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