The table below shows the tasks for pupils that are included in this unit. They are published in the unit document Classroom Materials. Instructions to pupils are included, and we assume that the pupils will write up their activities in their own notebooks.

Activity Subject

1.

Discussion about body fixation, disabilities and handicaps

ALL

2.

Disability aids

Biology

Physics

Technology

3.

Study visit to disability aid centre

Biology

Physics

Technology

4.

Technical aids

Technology

 

5.

How do muscles work?

Biology

 

6.

The strength and function of muscles

Biology

Physics

7.

Receptors, nerves and nerve impulses

Biology

Physics

8.

Why do we breathe?

Biology

 

9.

How is the pulse and respiratory rate affected by different activities?

Biology

10.

Fitness training

Biology

 

11.

Can you cope with a wheelchair at your school?

Biology

Physics

Technology

12.

What does the future hold for the development of disability aids?

Biology

Physics

Technology