Ageing and Later Life
Understanding factors that affect respiratory health, including air quality and the effects of smoking.
Key Questions
- What are some of the changes that happen to the human body as people grow older?
- Describe how an elderly person's body might be different from a young adult's body.
- Can you name three things older people can do to help their bodies stay healthy?
National Curriculum Attainment Targets
Suggested Methodologies
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