KS3: Vaccination In this lesson, students will take part in a simulation to see how vaccines are used to prevent the spread of infections and discover the significance of herd immunity. Scroll down for more information and to download resources. Download the complete lesson Understand the body’s natural defences against infection, the role of vaccines and natural immunity in preventing disease, and the limitations of vaccines for certain common infections. Our immune system generally fights any pathogeni...
KS3: Antibiotic Use and Antimicrobial Resistance This lesson introduces students to the growing global public health threat of antimicrobial resistance (AMR) through an interactive bacteria flash card game. Scroll down for more information and to download resources. Download the complete lesson Understand the appropriate use of antibiotics, the importance of completing prescribed courses, the risks of misuse, and the impact of antibiotic resistance on health. Antimicrobials are medicines used to kill or ...
KS2: Vaccination In this lesson, students use their reading comprehension and creative skills to answer questions on, and act out, the discovery of vaccinations by Edward Jenner. Scroll down for more information and to download resources. Download the complete lesson Explore how vaccines work to prevent infections and recognise their role in protecting public health. Our immune system generally fights any harmful microbes that may enter our bodies. Another means of helping our immune system is through va...
KS2: Antibiotics In this lesson, through teacher-led discussion and debate, students learn the importance of using antibiotics and other medicines appropriately. Scroll down for more information and to download resources. Download the complete lesson Understand how the body fights infections, the role of antibiotics in treating bacterial infections, and the importance of using medicines responsibly to support personal and public health. The body has many natural defences to help fight against harmful mic...
KS4: Antibiotic Use and Antimicrobial Resistance This lesson introduces students to the growing global public health threat of antimicrobial resistance (AMR) through an agar plate experiment. Scroll down for more information and to download resources. Download the complete lesson Understand that antibiotics do not work on viruses, as bacteria and viruses have different structures. Understand that bacteria are continually adapting to develop ways of not being killed by antibiotics, this is called antibioti...
KS4: Vaccination This lesson includes a detailed presentation and animations showing how the body fights harmful microbes daily. Students will take part in an in-depth discussion about vaccinations, including busting some common vaccine misconceptions. Scroll down for more information and to download resources. Download the complete lesson Understand that vaccinations help individuals to develop immunity against an infection(s) and helps to fight off the infection(s) Understand why vaccines are important ...