Mobiles: Are they worth the risk?

Mobile phones are always a topic of discussion for young people. This series of lessons exploits this interest to develop their understanding of the effect microwaves can have on people. It fits in with work on the electromagnetic spectrum and also addresses the idea that there are uncertainties in scientific knowledge.

Mobile phones: Samsung Students will enjoy testing a range of mobile phones to check which ones produce most microwaves. The lessons draw on the interpretation of evidence reported in the media and so contribute to Citizenship education.

They then debate whether children under 10 should be banned by law from using mobile phones. In doing so they apply scientific understanding in a Citizenship context.

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