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...
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 ...
KS3: Introduction to Microbes In this lesson, students learn about the different types of microbes – bacteria, viruses and fungi. They learn that microbes have different shapes and that they are found everywhere. Scroll down for more information and to download resources. Download the complete lesson Develop an understanding of the different types of microbes, their presence in various environments, their varying sizes and the role of useful bacteria in the human body. Micro-organisms are living organism...
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: Oral Hygiene In this lesson, students learn how they can prevent tooth decay. The activities demonstrate the importance of brushing teeth twice a day to reduce plaque and how much sugar many common drinks contain. Scroll down for more information and to download resources. Download the complete lesson Understand the importance of oral health by exploring the causes and consequences of tooth decay and developing effective habits to maintain healthy teeth. Bacteria can grow on teeth, clumping together ...
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...
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://...
KS4: Introduction to Microbes Students are introduced to the exciting world of microbes. In this lesson they will learn about bacteria, viruses and fungi, their different shapes and the fact that they are found everywhere. Scroll down for more information and to download resources. Download the complete lesson Understand that useful bacteria are found in our body Understand that microbes come in different sizes Understand the key differences between the three main types of microbe Understand using a varie...