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Project Heart Curriculum Note: Lesson plans are based on Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS); however, the curriculum materials are suitable for any learning environment.

 

TEKS Addressed in Grade 5:
Chapter 115.7, B 1(a-f), B 3(a-b), B 4(a).

  

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 Grade 5 Curriculum

The Project Heart: Activities for the Classroom lesson plans designed for Grade 5 provide comprehensive, age-appropriate materials to teach heart-related anatomy, nutrition, and exercise. An instructional guide is available for additional information.

Full Curriculum  Full Curriculum
The full curriculum includes all the lesson plans and activity masters for this grade level. (PDF)

Anatomy  Lesson Plan 1  
Anatomy: What is the Conduction System?

Goal: Students will understand the basic function of the heart's conduction system. Students will identify good and bad health behaviors and explain how they affect the heart.

Nutrition  Lesson Plan 2  
Nutrition: Why are Vitamins and Minerals Important?

Goal: Students will understand the role vitamins and minerals play in maintaining a healthy body and a strong heart.

Exercise  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.

Activity Masters  Activity Masters
A list of links to individual activity masters and additional resources for this grade level.

Feedback  Feedback
Please take a few moments to complete a brief online questionnaire. Your feedback will guide us in developing and updating the lesson plans. To contact the Project Heart team directly, send an email to webmaster@heart.thi.tmc.edu.
 

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