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Nuffield Secondary Science: Theme 3 - Biology of Man
The summary in the teachers’ guide for Nuffield Secondary Science states that when studying this theme, students learn by asking questions and seeking answers to questions about themselves in particular and about mankind in general.
Areas for investigation
The information in the theme book provides detailed practical advice and guidance related to a wide range of investigations. In this theme the broad areas include:
*the relationships between physical work, energy, metabolism and body temperature
*the study of growth and development, both physical and behavioural, from conception to old age
*investigations of microorganisms and the significance of the findings for clean food and good health
*exploration of the senses and perception as well as the drives that influence human behaviour
*a project concerning human control of the environment to meet people’s needs as living organisms and social animals.
Fields of study
3.1 Physical activity
3.2 The human life cycle: reproduction, growth and development
3.3 Health and hygiene
3.4 Senses, behaviour and learning
3.5 Man in the world – control of the environment
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