Early Years Teaching Resources Students ages 4-6 are introduced to positive behaviours for hand washing, respiratory and oral hygiene. Lesson plans are designed to complement the Early Years Foundation Stage framework. Download the complete lesson Preventing Infection Hand Hygiene 50 minutes /en-xi/ey-hh/ /en-xi/ey-hh/ Preventing Infection Respiratory Hygiene 50 minutes https://www.e-bug.eu/en-xi/ey-respiratory-hygiene https://www.e-bug.eu/en-xi/ey-respiratory-hygiene Preventing Infection Oral Hygiene 50 mi...
Early Years: Respiratory Hygiene This lesson supports children to learn how easily harmful germs can spread through sneezing. Scroll down to find out more and to download the resources. Download the complete lesson Understand how proper hygiene practices, such as sneezing into a tissue or sleeve and washing hands after nose blowing, help to reduce the spread of harmful germs and keep us healthy. Respiratory infections are infections that happen in the lungs, chest, sinuses, nose and throat, for example, ...
Early Years: Oral Hygiene This lesson supports children to learn how to brush their teeth and to understand that we brush our teeth at least twice a day to avoid tooth decay. Scroll down to find out more and to download the resources. Download the complete lesson Understand how to take care of their teeth by brushing properly, why keeping teeth healthy is important, and how eating too much sugar can cause tooth decay. Dental health is extremely important; over 23% of children in England have tooth decay ...
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: 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...
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 ...