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5.14 understand how prolonged exposure to high levels affects the functioning of the ear and hearing 5.15 practical: investigate the range of frequency audible to the human ear. Research which jobs/careers have problems with noise levels and what is done to prevent hearing damage. Produce a poster on famous rock who have hearing loss/tinnitus due to excessive noise. Investigate frequencies audible to children v adults. Use an internet programme to make a word search or crossword – perhaps for homework and students can swap in pairs and try to do them in the next lesson. BBC – Hearing and Balance Executive function Innovation Adaptability Intellectual Interest and curiosity Initiative Communication Collaboration Teamwork Cooperation 22 Section 5 Coordination and Illegal drugs, alcohol Students will be assessed on their ability to: 5.16 understand the meaning of the term 'drug' and distinguish between legal and illegal drugs, including: • the dangers of heroin, cannabis and cocaine • the action of common painkillers such as paracetamol on the nervous system 5.17 describe the damaging effects of alcohol on the nervous system and liver and the behavioural Activities: Research and produce a poster or PowerPoint presentation on a particular drug and how it affects the nervous system. Debate the legalisation of – students could research one side of the argument and debate in class. Students could research or discuss the cost of drugs/alcohol abuse to the NHS. Edexcel International GCSE student book pages – tbc Video: How Drugs Affect the Brain Critical thinking Problem solving Analysis Reasoning Interpretation Decision making Adaptive learning Creativity Innovation Adaptability Critical thinking Analysis Reasoning Interpretation Decision making Adaptive learning Executive function Personal and social responsibility Intellectual Interest and curiosity Initiative Self-direction Ethics Integrity
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