Key Stage 3 Teaching Resources Students ages 11-14 years build on their learnings around useful and harmful microbes; hand, respiratory and food hygiene; vaccinations and antibiotics. They are also introduced to the topic of sexually transmitted infections. Lesson plans are designed to complement the National Curriculum for Key Stage 3. Download the complete lesson Micro-organisms Introduction to Microbes 50 https://www.e-bug.eu/en-xi/ks3-intro-to-microbes https://www.e-bug.eu/en-xi/ks3-intro-to-microbes Mi...
Food Hygiene: User Journey This lesson is designed to introduce students to food safety and hygiene. Students will learn about the journey of food from shop to plate and how there are critical points where food hygiene and safety are key. Poor food hygiene can lead to cross-contamination and foodborne illness. Download the complete lesson Understand how harmful microbes in food can cause food poisoning, the risks of cross-contamination and the importance of good hygiene practices in food preparation and eve...
Food Safety vs Food Quality In this lesson, students will explore the importance of food labels, including the difference between 'best before' and 'use by'. This lesson will also touch upon the growing concern of food waste and what we can do to reduce our waste. Download the complete lesson Understand the importance of food labels, the differences between food safety and food quality and how proper storage and usage of food help prevent risks associated with improper handling. Food can contain useful an...
Useful and Harmful Microbes In this lesson, students will be introduced to four different types of microbes: bacteria, viruses, fungi, and protozoa/parasites. They will learn that microbes can be harmful (i.e., cause food poisoning) and useful (i.e., used to ferment food). Download the complete lesson Understand the different types of microbes that cause foodborne illness, the role of useful microbes in food and the importance of proper food handling to prevent illness. Food can contain useful and harmful...
Outbreak Investigation In this lesson, students will apply their knowledge of good food hygiene and safety practices throughout the user journey. The main activity follows John and his mother preparing food for a dinner party. Download the complete lesson To identify harmful microbes that are commonly found in food To identify conditions that promote the growth of harmful microbes and how to prevent this To understand how to safely transport, store and prepare food To understand risks and consequences of ...
Food Safety Facts This lesson builds upon students' knowledge of food safety practices. Students will be encouraged to discuss each food safety scenario in pairs or small groups. Download the complete lesson To understand that foodborne illness can have severe consequences and does not contribute to strengthening the immune system To understand the consequences of not following food hygiene rules at home, such as cross-contamination, and how to prevent this To understand types of food labels and why these ...
Food Hygiene Interactive Resources These additional interactive activities can be used as stand-alone activities or, to support any of the food hygiene lesson plans, developed as part of the SafeConsume project. Download the complete lesson Food Safety Pledge Choose one simple pledge https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSejpgjaeZfZzDrHlw1oNacMGfN7L97nBvlBk_5ZUG-oIRpN0g/viewform Call to action: Chose one simple pledge about how you'll make better food safety practices and help reduce foodborne illness. S...
Key Stage 2 Teaching Resources Students ages 8-11 years build on their learnings around microbes and hand, respiratory and oral hygiene. They are also introduced to the concepts of useful and harmful microbes, food hygiene, animal and farm hygiene, vaccinations and antibiotics. Lesson plans are designed to complement the National Curriculum for Key Stage 2. Download the complete lesson Micro-organisms Introduction to Microbes 50 https://www.e-bug.eu/en-xi/ks2-intro-to-microbes https://www.e-bug.eu/en-xi/ks2...
KS2: Food Hygiene In this lesson plan, students will go through an interactive quiz which follows the process of preparing a meal. Along the way, students will have to make decisions about what to do next to maintain good food hygiene practices. Scroll down for more information and to download resources. Download the complete lesson Understand how microbes can be present in food, the importance of proper cooking and storage to prevent illness, and how to safely manage food to reduce the risk of infection. ...
Key Stage 4 Teaching Resources Students ages 14-16 years build on their learnings around useful and harmful microbes; hand, respiratory and food hygiene; sexually transmitted infections, vaccinations and antibiotics. Lesson plans are designed to complement the National Curriculum for Key Stage 4. Download the complete lesson Micro-organisms Introduction to Microbes 50 https://www.e-bug.eu/en-xi/ks4-intro-to-microbes https://www.e-bug.eu/en-xi/ks4-intro-to-microbes Micro-organisms Useful Microbes 50 https://...