This differentiated lesson focuses on helping children explore 'what happens to our bodies when we exercise?'  Children are introduced to the concept of exercise and how it differs from hobbies, before learning how to measure their heartbeat and observe changes. They carry out a comparative test to investigate which type of exercise makes the heart work hardest, keeping some factors the same to make the test fair. Children record their results, interpret their findings, and draw conclusions about the effects of exercise on the body. The lesson also encourages children to think about why exercise is important for staying healthy. The file includes the following resources: - editable teaching presentation -  editable activity sheets - editable lesson plan - editable focus assessment worksheet National Curriculum objectives Science: Year 2 Pupils should be taught to :

Describe the importance for humans of exercise, eating the right amounts of different types of food, and hygiene.

Working scientifically:

 observing closely, using simple equipment; performing simple tests; using their observations and ideas to suggest answers to questions; gathering and recording data to help in answering questions.

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