What is the Heart? Miss Utterback’s 5 th grade Science Class

Utterback2 What does the heart look like? NOT like a Valentine. NOT like a Valentine. Heart is shaped similar to a two-scoop ice- cream cone Heart is shaped similar to a two-scoop ice- cream cone It is hollow and can fill up with blood It is hollow and can fill up with blood It weighs just about a pound It weighs just about a pound Your heart is about the size of your fist Your heart is about the size of your fist

Utterback3 The Pledge When we say the Pledge every morning, you put your hand over your heart When we say the Pledge every morning, you put your hand over your heart Actually, your heart is more in the center of your chest Actually, your heart is more in the center of your chest It sits between your two lungs It sits between your two lungs It sits behind your sternum bone It sits behind your sternum bone

Utterback4 Parts of the Heart Arteries – carry blood away from the heart Arteries – carry blood away from the heart Veins – carry blood to the heart Veins – carry blood to the heart Right and left ventricles – bottom of heart Right and left ventricles – bottom of heart Right and left atria – top of heart Right and left atria – top of heart Aorta – huge artery that carries blood to the body Aorta – huge artery that carries blood to the body Superior vena cava – huge vein that carries blood into the heart Superior vena cava – huge vein that carries blood into the heart

Utterback5 The Heart When sitting quietly, your pulse is slower When sitting quietly, your pulse is slower When active, pulse gets faster because heart is pumping more blood to the body part you are working When active, pulse gets faster because heart is pumping more blood to the body part you are working The heart is an involuntary muscle The heart is an involuntary muscle –Do not have to tell it to beat, it automatically does it

Utterback6 Heart Beat Called your “pulse” Called your “pulse” You can feel your heart beat in several places on your body You can feel your heart beat in several places on your body –Neck –Wrist –Foot

Utterback7 Finding your Pulse Hold your index finger and middle finger under your jaw Hold your index finger and middle finger under your jaw Hold your index finger and middle finger on the inside of your wrist Hold your index finger and middle finger on the inside of your wrist ** DO NOT USE YOUR THUMB** it has its own pulse ** DO NOT USE YOUR THUMB** it has its own pulse Don’t panic if you can’t find it; ask someone to help you Don’t panic if you can’t find it; ask someone to help you

Utterback8 Heart Diagram

Utterback9 Explore the Heart There are many websites that show how the heart works There are many websites that show how the heart works We will explore in more detail in class We will explore in more detail in class me a cool site you find me a cool site you find To see how the heart pumps click here To see how the heart pumps click herehere

Utterback10 Taking care of your heart You must take care of your heart because it is the only one you’ve got You must take care of your heart because it is the only one you’ve got The heart is a muscle and needs to be strengthened The heart is a muscle and needs to be strengthened Exercise and eat right to keep it healthy Exercise and eat right to keep it healthy Do not use illegal drugs, tobacco, or alcohol Do not use illegal drugs, tobacco, or alcohol

Utterback11 Exercise and Diet Swimming Swimming Running Running Walking Walking Sports Sports Hiking Hiking Riding Bikes Riding Bikes Jumping rope Jumping rope Yoga Yoga Fresh fruits Fresh fruits Fresh vegetables Fresh vegetables Lean meats Lean meats Dairy Dairy Vitamins Vitamins Water Water Limit sweets Limit sweets Limit fats Limit fats

Utterback12 Heart Review The heart and all of its parts are called the circulatory system The heart and all of its parts are called the circulatory system The heart is an involuntary muscle The heart is an involuntary muscle There are many parts to the heart There are many parts to the heart Your heart is in the center of your chest Your heart is in the center of your chest You can find your pulse in different areas You can find your pulse in different areas You must be heart healthy You must be heart healthy