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Jump Rope For Heart

Hearts made by Lowell Students

JUMPING TO CURE HEARTDISEASE AND STROKE

Heart Game

“I gave my heart to Bobby Joe, I gave my heart to Sue. I gave my heart to Mr. Brown, I gave my heart to you.”

Heart Facts

Your heart is an important muscle. It is found in your chest and is the size of our fist.

Your heart grows bigger as you grow bigger.

The heart has a very important responsibility. It’s job is to pump blood to your muscles and your body.

You can listen to your heart beat by taking your pulse at your wrist or neck. You can also feel it by placing your hand over your chest, just above where it is found.

Your heart beats slowly when you sit, sleep and rest.

Your heart beats faster when you are active, move and play.

References

•http://www.americanheart.org/presenter.jhtml?identifier=2360•www.bing.com/images/search?q=animated+jump+rope•http://www.pelinks4u.org/articles/bonello/020103HappyHeartInteractive.htm•http://animation-station.com/hearts/