Science

Q1 a: Find out about St Johns Ambulance.

- St John New Zealand is a charitable organisation providing healthcare services to the New Zealand public. The organisation provides ambulance services throughout New Zealand, and also plays an increasing role in meeting the broader health needs of New Zealand communities through a number of health services and products.

Q1 b:  b. Write down 5 questions you could ask someone who is part of St Johns Ambulance.

- Why do this hospital is called 'St John Ambulance'?
- Is there any people that died in this hospital?
- Do this hospital have the best service?
- How was this hospital became known?
- Do this ambulance come on time when emergency?

Q2:  Interview the school nurse. Write a report about her job at Hornby High School.

- *She's not here yet*

Q3:  What causes sunburn in NZ to happen so quickly: How can it be prevented: what are the long term dangers of sunburn?

- There is an ozone hole over Antarctica which has grown so large it reaches southern parts of Australia, New Zealand, Chile, Argentina and South Africa. Also New Zealand's Ozone layer is very thin so the sun takes a shorter time to burn us compared to other areas of the world.

- Sun burn can be prevented by avoiding sun exposure between 10am - 2pm, Wearing protective clothing and wide brimmed hats and by regularly applying sunscreen.

- The long-term effects of repeated bouts of sunburn include premature wrinkling and an increased risk of skin cancer.

Q4: Draw a simple diagram of the human heart, with arrows to show the direction of blood flow. Describe 3 things you can do to keep your heart healthy.