Children may not be aware of what is exactly happening when they have their pulse taken by a doctor or nurse or even why it is important. The story in this chapter is aimed at helping children discover what kinds of activities change their heart rate and a stepping point to help them learn more about the circulatory system.

Grade Levels

Elementary

Topics

Inquiry Life Science Literacy Phenomena

Details

Type Book ChapterPub Date 2/20/2013ISBN 978-1-936959-30-3Stock # PB333X2_16

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