Growth & change: Adults & old age

What happens to our bodies as we get old? Can you research and create a ‘things to expect as you age’ section for your book? It will need to include physical and mental changes to the body. You will also need to think about how we care for the elderly and explore attitudes towards older generations across the world.

Science Objectives
i) Describe the changes as humans develop to old age.

Working Scientifically
1. Identify scientific evidence that has been used to support or refute ideas or argument.

Other Curriculum Areas
English

• Plan writing by identifying the audience for and purpose of the writing, selecting the appropriate form and using other similar writing as models for their own.
• Draft and write by using further organisational and presentational devices to structure text and to guide the reader.