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Heart rate monitor

Activity 2 of 3

MakeCode

7-11 yrs, 11-14 yrs

In this activity students learn how to measure their heart rate and create a prototype of a heart rate monitor.

Key learning:

  • To understand the importance of activity to help keep the heart healthy
  • To measure the effect of different activities on heart rate
  • To create, test and evaluate a prototype heart rate monitor using the micro:bit

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