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Year 8

Diet and exercise

Lessons (9)

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Good and ill health

I can describe what is meant by physical and mental health and can identify factors and symptoms associated with ill health.

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1 Worksheet

2 Quizzes

1 Video

Balanced diet

I can describe the components of a healthy diet and how they contribute to good health.

1 Slide deck

1 Worksheet

2 Quizzes

1 Video

Food is a source of building materials and energy

I can explain how food is used for growth and repair and to provide energy, and interpret information on food labels about the amounts of nutrients and energy provided by different foods.

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1 Worksheet

2 Quizzes

1 Video

Energy provided by food: practical

I can calculate the amount of energy provided by different foods by measuring a change in temperature.

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1 Worksheet

2 Quizzes

1 Video

Imbalanced diet: starvation and deficiency diseases

I can explain the effects on the human body of not consuming enough nutrients.

1 Slide deck

1 Worksheet

2 Quizzes

1 Video

Imbalanced diet: obesity

I can explain the effects on the human body of consuming too much food.

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1 Worksheet

2 Quizzes

1 Video

The effects of exercise on the human body

I can describe the effects of exercise on breathing rate and heart rate, and the wider health benefits of regular exercise.

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1 Worksheet

2 Quizzes

1 Video

The effects of exercise on breathing and heart rate

I can plan and carry out an investigation into the effects of exercise on breathing rate or heart rate.

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1 Worksheet

2 Quizzes

1 Video

Recovery time after exercise

I can plot a line graph to display data on pulse rate and use it to determine a person’s recovery time after exercise.

1 Slide deck

1 Worksheet

2 Quizzes

1 Video

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