English National Curriculum - Science Science
Mission Objectives
Understand what is meant by the term 'risk factor' in relation to non-communicable diseases
Understand how different risk factors can be correlated and their impact on the risk of developing non-communicable diseases
Analyse and interpret data on risk factors for non-communicable diseases
Evaluate strategies for reducing the risk of developing non-communicable diseases
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Words and meanings to learn
cigarette
tobacco rolled into a thin cylinder of paper that is used for smoking
lungs
breathing organs which are found within the chest that bring in oxygen and remove carbon dioxide from the blood
disease
harmful deviation from the typical function or structure of an organism
epidemiology
branch of medicine which studies the distribution, incidence and control of diseases
diet
the types of food which an animal or human eats
Resources:
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Expert film
Mission assignment film
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School Matron
Youth Offending Team Officer
Family Mediator
Psychiatrist