
The Heart
Levels 1 to 4

NZC Achievement Objectives

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Learning Intentions

Integration Ideas
Learning Intentions are from the Ministry of Education
Integration ideas are from the Ministry of Education
Levels 1 to 4
Developing movement concepts and motor skills in the environment
The Arts (Dance): Move in response to environmental stimuli.

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Resources

Scientific evidence suggests that sitting for long periods of time can cause health problems and that standing and moving around is better for us. But as with any scientific evidence, we need to ask questions about the evidence to determine if it can be trusted.
Level
4
Type
Book
Connected 2015 Level 4: ‘Don’t Sit If You Want to Keep Fit’
Ministry of Education NZ
Scientific evidence suggests that sitting for long periods of time can cause health problems and that standing and moving around is better for us. But as with any scientific evidence, we need to ask questions about the evidence to determine if it can be trusted.

Humans and animals have a powerful bond. Some people think that this bond could have a positive effect on human health and behaviour. But what does the science say? Investigate the evidence for yourself.
Level
3
Type
Book
Connected 2017 Level 3: ‘Pet Power’
Ministry of Education NZ
Humans and animals have a powerful bond. Some people think that this bond could have a positive effect on human health and behaviour. But what does the science say? Investigate the evidence for yourself.

A low pulse rate and fast recovery time after exercise can be indicators of good physical fitness. This investigation encourages students to develop their investigative skills by thinking carefully about the quality of the data they collect.
Level
3-4
Type
Activity
Fitness testing using pulse rates
Ministry of Education NZ
A low pulse rate and fast recovery time after exercise can be indicators of good physical fitness. This investigation encourages students to develop their investigative skills by thinking carefully about the quality of the data they collect.

From your feet to your brain and all points in between, your heart has a tough job circulating blood all through your body.
Level
1-4
Type
Experiment
Go With the Flow
Bill Nye The Science Guy
From your feet to your brain and all points in between, your heart has a tough job circulating blood all through your body.

Bill Nye the Science Guy is all pumped up about hearts.
Link for video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sOHig5Gjhnw
Level
1-4
Type
Video
Heart
Bill Nye The Science Guy
Bill Nye the Science Guy is all pumped up about hearts.
Link for video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sOHig5Gjhnw

You may have heard people say that your heart is a pump. Well, they weren’t kidding. Your heart pumps blood 24 hours a day, everyday.
Level
1-4
Type
Experiment
Listen to THIS!
Bill Nye The Science Guy
You may have heard people say that your heart is a pump. Well, they weren’t kidding. Your heart pumps blood 24 hours a day, everyday.

Are you feeling fit and healthy? Check your heart rate while resting and after physical activity by making your own stethoscope.
Level
1-4
Type
Experiment
Make Your Own Stethoscope
Science Kids
Are you feeling fit and healthy? Check your heart rate while resting and after physical activity by making your own stethoscope.