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4H – Radiation types⤴

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Learning outcome
We are learning what radiation is and its different types.
Success criteria
Be able to describe the effects that radiation can have 
Be able to give examples of sources of radiation
Be able to give at least one method of detecting radiation
Be able to describe the different types of radiation and how to protect ourselves against them

4H – X-rays⤴

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Learning outcome:  We are learning how x-rays work and how they can be used to diagnose health problems

Success Criteria: 
Be able to describe one use for x-rays in medicine
Be able to describe how x-rays can be detected
Be able to describe how x-rays behave when they enter the human body
Be able to describe the advantages of computerised tomography (CAT scan)