Disease and the Immune Response · Summer Term
Healthy Living and Disease Prevention
Exploring lifestyle choices that promote health and prevent common diseases.
Key Questions
- Analyze how diet, exercise, and hygiene contribute to overall health and disease prevention.
- Evaluate the impact of personal choices on the risk of developing non-communicable diseases.
- Design a public health campaign promoting healthy habits for elementary school students.
NCCA Curriculum Specifications
NCCA: Primary - SPHENCCA: Junior Cycle - Wellbeing
Class/Year: 6th Year
Subject: The Living World: Foundations of Biology
Unit: Disease and the Immune Response
Period: Summer Term
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