Lesson Plan

Heart Smart Guide

By the end of this 30-minute session, students will describe two ways nutrition supports heart health, explain how exercise benefits the heart, and demonstrate this understanding through discussion and the Heartbeat Hike activity.

Early awareness of how food and movement affect cardiovascular wellness empowers students to form lifelong healthy habits, reducing future health risks and promoting overall well-being.

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Teacher Preparation

5 minutes

Step 1

Introduction

3 minutes

Step 2

Nutrition Exploration

7 minutes

Step 3

Exercise Exploration

7 minutes

Step 4

Understanding the Heart

5 minutes

Step 5

Heartbeat Hike Activity

7 minutes

Step 6

Wrap-Up and Reflection

1 minute

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Heart Smart

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Why Heart Health Matters

Nutrition & Your Heart

Heart-Smart Foods

Exercise & Your Heart

Types of Heart-Healthy Exercise

How the Heart Works

Heartbeat Hike Activity

Reflection & Takeaway

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