Electrocardiograms
Classroom Activity
for 14-16
Electrocardiograms (ECGs) record the activity of the heart through electrodes placed on the patient’s skin.
Cardiological contraction is caused by changes in electrical potential in the hearts muscle cells; electrical activity that the body conducts to its surface. Although it is altered by the intervening tissue, the resulting signal at the skin accurately reflects the cardiological cycle and can be used to identify any anatomical and physiological anomalies in a completely non-invasive manner.
Resources
These teaching notes include lesson notes for each presentation slide and the mark scheme for the student worksheet.
Electrocardiograms teacher notes.pdfThe student worksheet can be adapted to the needs of your class.
Electrocardiograms worksheet.docThis ZIP file contains teacher notes (PDF), videos (WMV), worksheet (doc) and presentation (ppt). Once downloaded please save all files in a single folder to ensure PowerPoint links work.
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