Name: Katrina Bert Cohort: I/S

Lesson Plan

Lesson Title: Heat Rate and Blood Pressure Grade: 10 Date: November 28th & 29th

Subject: Grade 10 Applied Science (SNC2P) Strand: Biology- Tissues, Organs, And Systems

Location: Time: 2 classes (75 minutes x2)

Lesson Plan Description:

In this lesson, students will learn what heart rate and blood pressure are. They will also look into lifestyle
factors that have an impact on heart rate and blood pressure, and what the consequences of these lifestyle
factors are. They will then complete a hands-on investigation on both heart rate and blood pressure, looking at
the differences in them during rest and different activities.

CURRICULUM CONNECTIONS
Ontario Curricular Overall Expectations:
A1. Demonstrate scientific investigation skills (related to both inquiry and research) in the four areas of skills
(initiating and planning, performing and recording, analyzing and interpreting, and Communicating)

B2. Investigate cell division, cell specialization, and the organization of systems in animals, including
humans, using various laboratory techniques;

B3. Demonstrate an understanding of the hierarchical organization of cells, from tissues, to organs, to systems
in animals, including humans

Ontario Curricular Specific Expectations:

A1.1. Formulate scientific questions about observed relationships, ideas, problems, and/or issues, make
predictions, and/or formulate hypotheses to focus inquiries or research

A1.10. Draw conclusions based on inquiry results and research findings, and justify their conclusions

B2.1. Use appropriate terminology related to human cells, tissues, organs, and systems,

B3.4. Explain the general function of some of the systems in the human body (e.g., the function of the
circulatory system is to transport materials through the body; the function of the digestive system is to absorb
nutrients; the function of the respiratory system is to bring oxygen into and remove carbon dioxide from the
body)
Learning Goals:

Today I will learn

How to take my heart rate at resting and after being active
How to take my blood pressure at resting and after being active
What factors affect my heart rate and blood pressure
ASSESSMENT and EVALUATION
Success Criteria

I can: take my heart rate; and understand the difference at resting and after being active.
I can: take my blood pressure; and understand the difference at resting and after being active.
I can: accurately describe and understand what kinds of lifestyle factors affect my heart rate and blood
pressure, and the consequences that they may cause.
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 Assessment:
Achievement Chart Categories: Knowledge and Understanding; Thinking; Communication; Application

Assessment For, As, Of Learning:

Assessment Mode: Assessment Strategy Assessment Tool

Written, Oral, Specific task for students Instrument used to
Performance record data

Assessment For Write Exit Tickets After students leave they

Learning will fill out an exit card on
what they learned and if
there was anything they
would like to look into
further
Assessment As Write/Do Investigation Complete investigations on
Learning blood pressure and heart
rate to gain a deeper
understanding of how it
works
Assessment Of Oral Reflection Questions Students will answer
Learning reflection questions, to
think about what they
learned and how it applies
to their everyday life
CONSIDERATIONS FOR PLANNING
Prior Learning: Prior to this lesson, students will have
* A basic understanding of the circulatory system
* A basic understanding of the parts of the heart
*An understanding of how blood flows through the heart and throughout the body
Differentiation:
Students can work with a partner/ or a group if they are struggling to complete the activity

Learning Skills/Work Habits

Highlight/circle ones that are addressed: responsibility, organization, independent work, collaboration,
initiative, self-regulation

Highlight/circle ones that are assessed: responsibility, organization, independent work, collaboration,
initiative, self-regulation

Vocabulary:
Heart Rate: The number of heartbeats per unit of time, usually per minute. The heart rate is based on
the number of contractions of the ventricles (the lower chambers of the heart).
Blood Pressure: the pressure of the blood in the circulatory system, often measured for diagnosis
since it is closely related to the force and rate of the heartbeat and the diameter and elasticity of the
arterial walls.

Systolic Pressure: It is specifically the maximum arterial pressure during contraction of the left
ventricle of the heart. The time at which ventricular contraction occurs is called systole
Diastolic Pressure: The diastolic pressure is specifically the minimum arterial pressure during

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 relaxation and dilatation of the ventricles of the heart when the ventricles fill with blood.
Hypertension: abnormally high blood pressure.

Resources and Materials /Technology Integration:

Blood Pressure & Heart Rate Handout (see attached)
Blood Pressure Cuffs
Stethoscopes
Stop watches
Learning Environment:
Work on their own or in groups of 2
Cross Curricular Links:
Health- making healthy lifestyle choices to ensure they are being heart healthy
Lesson Delivery Format
What Teachers Do: What Students do:
Minds on: Lesson on Heart Rate and Blood Pressure
Explain what heart rate and blood pressure Students listen and take notes on important
are information stated
Discuss lifestyle factors that affect them Ask any and all questions
Explain how to take heart rate and blood
pressure (give demonstration)
Answer any questions students have
Action: Heart Rate and Blood Pressure Investigation
Have students work on heart rate and blood Complete heart rate and blood pressure
pressure investigation investigation
Assist them with any steps that they may Fill out charts with necessary information
struggle on
Consolidation & Connection: Reflection Questions
Have students complete refection questions Think deeply about activity and answer all
for heart rate and blood pressure reflection questions from heart rate and blood
investigations pressure investigations
Hand in finished booklet with charts and
reflection questions
Personal Reflection:
The Lesson:

The Teacher:

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 Heart Rate & Blood Pressure Investigation

Heart Rate:

Each tie you feel a pulse or beat, that is your blood being forced out of your heart and into your arteries
o This force pushes blood through your arteries in small spurts
How fast your heart beats depends on several things, such as: age, activity, and how excited or calm you
are
Your resting heart rate is the number of times your heart beats per minute while you are at rest
o The most accurate time to check your resting heart rate is when you wake up in the morning after
a goodnights sleep, before you get out of bed
How to find your heart rate
o Using the tips of two of your fingers, place them on the inside of your wrist or on the front side
of your neck (find your trachea and go to one side)
o Count the beats that occur in one minutes time
o It is important to not use your thumb when finding your heart rate as it has its own pulse

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Heart Rate Investigation:

1. Find your resting HR while seated at your desk, and record it in the chart
2. Lie down quietly (no talking and no movement) for 3 minutes, then find your HR again and record
3. Walk at a regular, moderate pace for 3 minutes, then find your HR and record in the chart
4. Run up and down the stairs 4 times (as fast as you can go), and then find your heart rate and record
5. Sitting at your desk, take your heart rate every 2 minutes to see how long it takes to go back to your
resting HR. Record in chart

Activity: Heart Rate:

Sitting at Desk

Lying Down for 3 minutes

Walking at regular, moderate pace for 3

minutes

Run up and down stairs (as fast as you can)

4 times

Sitting at desk after 2 minutes

Sitting at desk after another 2 minutes

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Sitting at desk after another 2 minutes

Sitting at desk after another 2 minutes

Reflection Questions:

1. Using the attached graphs, find the average resting heart rate for your age. What is it?

2. Was your resting heart rate higher or lower than this number?

3. What kinds of things do you think have an impact on whether your heart rate is higher or lower?

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 4. How long did it take to get your back to your resting heart rate after running up and down the stairs?

5. Was there a big difference between your resting heart rate and your active heart rate (after walking or
running)? Why do you think this is?

Blood Pressure:

When your heart beats, it pumps blood through your body, as the blood moves it pushes against the sides
of your blood vessels; the strength of this pushing is your blood pressure
If your blood pressure is too high, it puts extra strain on your heart and arteries; this could lead to a heart
attack or stroke
High blood pressure, also known as Hypertension, puts extra strain on your vessels and causes them to
become weaker and damaged
An unhealthy lifestyle will raise your blood pressure over time
Things that can be done to lower blood pressure include: eating less salt in your diet, eating more fruit
and vegetables, staying at a healthy weight, being active regularly, and lowering/limiting alcohol
consumption
Normal resting BP is 120/80
o The 120 or top number is the systolic pressure, this is when your heart is contracted
o The 80 or bottom number is the diastolic pressure, this is when your heart is relaxed
How to find your blood pressure
o Wrap the cuff around the arm, just above the elbow (left arm is best); leaving just enough room
for 2 fingers underneath (dont place cuff over clothing)

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 o The tubes hang down, along the inside the arm
o Lightly place the stethoscope underneath, on the inside part of the arm near the elbow
o Close the valve and pump up to around 200
o Gently crack the valve and allow the pressure to fall
Listen for pulse sound (a knocking sound), and watch for the needle to bounce. This is
the systolic pressure (top number)
When this sound stops, this is the second number; the diastolic pressure

Blood Pressure Investigation:

1. Find your BP while seated at your desk, and record it in the chart
2. Lie down quietly (no talking and no movement) for 3 minutes, then find your BP and record
3. Walk at a regular, moderate pace for 3 minutes, hen find your BP and record it in the chart

Blood Pressure: Sitting: Lying Down for 3 Walking for 3

Minutes: Minutes:

Systolic Pressure
(1st reading)

Diastolic Pressure
(2nd reading)

Reflection Questions:

1. What is the average resting blood pressure?

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 2. Was your blood pressure while sitting higher or lower than the average?

3. What kinds of things do you think have an impact on whether your blood pressure was higher or lower?

4. Was there a big difference between your resting BP and your BP after being active (walking)?

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