LEVEL : O LEVEL

SUBJECT : BIOLOGY

CALA TYPE: RESEARCH, PAPER AND PEN

TOPIC : GASEOUS EXCHANGE

DURATION : TWO WEEKS

CONCEPT AND SKILLS

 Identifying of substances which affect the respiratory system

 Applying information to solve health issues in everyday life
 Explaining the effects of tobacco smoking

DIMENSIONS

 Assess the effects of tobacco smoking on the respiratory system

 listing substances in tobacco smoke and there effects

 Suggest mitigating measure

OBJECTIVES

By the end of two weeks’ learners should be able to:

 Identify substances in cigarettes

 Explain the effects of substances in cigarette on the respiratory system

 Identify areas on the respiratory system affected by smoking tobacco

 Describe other effects of smoking tobacco

CALA CONTEXT

 Learners will assess the impacts of tobacco smoking

 Suggest ways of curbing smoking tobacco

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LEARNERS GUIDE

NAME: ……………………………………………………………………………………

CANDIDATE NUMBER: ………………………………………………………………..

SCHOOL: HARARE HIGH SCHOL

SUBJECT : BIOLOGY

CALA TYPE RESEARCH , PAPER AND PEN

CLASS : FORM 4

LEVEL : O LEVEL

DURATION: 2 WEEKS

Background

Youth in Zimbabwe are indulging in drug and substance abuse. The numbers have been
increasing due to exposure of drugs. Amongst the drugs abused is tobacco which has
short and long term effects on the respiratory system. You are required to gather
information and raise awareness on its negative effects to youth

ACTIVITIES

The CALA will be in two COMPONENTS

COMPONENT A

 Research on the effects of tobacco smoking on the respiratory system

COMPONENT B

 make a supporting write up clearly explaining the substance and its effects

 make recommendations

how you will be assessed

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CALA TIPS

 You will be assessed out of 30

 Complete your research within specified time
 Consult your peers, parents and guardians as you gather the information
 Posters and empty containers with information of contents could be helpful