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
The full curriculum includes all the lesson plans and activity masters for this grade level. (PDF)
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.
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.
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
A list of links to individual activity masters and additional resources for this grade level.