The Human Heart

Introduction

Standard LS1. C: ORGANIZATION FOR MATTER AND ENERGY FLOW IN ORGANISMS

 

Welcome Students! In this Webquest you will be asked to create a task regarding the human heart. Before we start, fill out the following Google Form on what you know about the human heart. 

 

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeno6uCe0pl9m0A6yO1QXFrAHBY-mZGfdGjKqDFJg6nqhqX_Q/viewform?usp=sf_link



 

Task

Task 1. See how many beats you can count by putting your hand on you heart for a minute. 

Task 2. Touch your wrist and try to count the beats per minute.  Were they the same or different from putting your hand on your heart?

Task 3. What do you think makes the heart beat? 

Process

Use the following website to help you know about the human heart. Make sure you click on the diagram to help you understand the different parts.

http://www.sciencekids.co.nz/sciencefacts/humanbody/heart.html

Evaluation

Draw a diagram of the human heart on a google doc.  Label each part. Make sure you include fun facts that surprised you. 

 

Also, fill out this exit ticket

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfEDUOLvIoQwaIzTo4FIRUekeMO7-YOyZecmrNr8S2Npq5UOw/viewform?usp=sf_link