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...
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. ...
KS2: Animal and FarmHygiene In this lesson plan, students play an interactive memory card game to highlight the similarities between human and animal health, and why animal hygiene is so important. Scroll down for more information and to download resources. Download the complete lesson Understand the importance of hygiene and care in both humans and animals, and how proper practices, such as hand washing, help prevent the spread of harmful microbes between animals, humans, and environments like farms. Bo...
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: 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 ...