UNIT TITLE:                  Healthy Home Environment

LEARNING OUTCOMES

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

(Understanding, skills, knowledge to be learned)

(Standards of achievement against which outcomes will be measured)

The learner will be able to:

The learner has achieved this because (s)he can:

• Recognise sources contributing to indoor air pollution

• Recognise the impact of indoor air pollution on family health

• Recognise the impact of cold homes on health

• Recognise the actions that can be taken to keep the home adequately warm

• Recognise the actions an individual can take to address poor indoor air quality

1.1    Name 5 sources of indoor air pollutants

1.2    State how they contribute to indoor air pollution

2.1    List a minimum of 3 effects of smoking on         a) babies, b) children, c) adults, d) pregnant women and e) older people

2.2    Identify how 3 other sources of indoor air pollution can affect family health

3.1    State a minimum of 3 effects of cold homes on   a) babies and children, b) elderly, c) less mobile and d) chronically ill

4.1    Identify 3 agencies to approach to help with fuel costs

4.2    Identify 5 actions that can be taken to keep the home warm

4.3    State the risks associated with overheating on  a) babies, b) children, c) adults, d) pregnant women and e) older people

5.1    Outline at least 5 everyday actions which affect the quality of air we breathe in the home

5.2    Identify at least 5 everyday actions which affect the quality of air we breathe in the home

5.2    Identify at least 5 ways to improve the quality of air in your home