Heart Rate and Body Position
Experiment #25 from Middle School Science with Vernier
- Education Level
- Middle School
Video Overview
Heart Rate
Introduction
Does the position of your body affect your heart rate? In this experiment, you will use a Heart Rate Monitor to measure your heart rate while sitting, lying, and standing. You will then use your results to answer the question.
Objectives
In this experiment, you will
- Use a heart rate monitor to measure your heart rate while sitting, lying, and standing.
- Analyze the results of your experiment.
- Compare your results with those of other students.
- Answer the question posed in the introduction.
Sensors and Equipment
This experiment features the following sensors and equipment. Additional equipment may be required.
Option 1
Go Wireless® Heart Rate
Option 2
Hand-Grip Heart Rate Monitor
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This experiment is #25 of Middle School Science with Vernier. The experiment in the book includes student instructions as well as instructor information for set up, helpful hints, and sample graphs and data.
