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Let’s Talk Science & Health

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Scientific Literacy

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9-12

An interactive set of science teaching resources to encourage discussion about health-related issues.

These science teaching and learning materials include activities which are based around a series of resources developed by SSERC. They are aimed at pupils from age 10-14 as part of their science studies or a PSE/PSHE (personal/social/health education) programme.

Pupils will develop the important skills of expressing informed and balanced opinions based on understanding and evidence. Three areas have been developed to support the following science and health issues: Diet, Diabetes and Obesity, The Liver and Alcohol, Vaccines and Vaccination.

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What does each activity offer?

The Diet, Diabetes and Obesity Activity aims to develop an understanding of some of the health issues associated with being overweight and to encourage discussion of some of the ways in which individuals and society can intervene in this problem.

The Liver and Alcohol activity aims to help pupils develop an understanding of the importance of a healthy liver and to consider some of the health and social issues associated with alcohol consumption.

The Vaccines and Vaccination activity aims to develop an understanding of immunity and vaccines and the importance of vaccination programmes in general.

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Diet, Diabetes & Obesity

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Liver & Alcohol

Liver & Alcohol

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Vaccines

Vaccines & Vaccination

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Safety Notice & Disclaimer

PSTT advises teachers to refer to either the CLEAPSS website or SSERC website for up to date health and safety information when planning practical activities for children.

PSTT is not liable for the actions or activities of any reader or anyone else who uses the information in these resource pages or the associated classroom materials. PSTT assumes no liability with regard to injuries or damage to property that may occur as a result of using the information contained in these resources. PSTT recommends that a full risk assessment is carried out before undertaking in the classroom any of the practical investigations contained in the resources.

All materials are ©Primary Science Teaching Trust (PSTT) and are freely available to download and share for educational purposes. Whilst educators are free to adapt the resources to suit their own needs, acknowledgement of copyright on all original materials must be included. Rights to images included in the resource have been purchased for PSTT use only – as such, these images may only be used as part of this resource and may not copied into or used in other materials.