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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: Harmful Microbes Students are introduced to a number of health issues that can be caused by harmful microbes. This lesson demonstrates the different ways in which bacteria, viruses and fungi can be pathogenic to humans. Scroll down for more information and to download resources. Download the complete lesson Explore how microbes can cause infections, how they spread, and how individuals, organisations, and global factors influence the control of infectious diseases. Some microbes can be harmful to hu...
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 1 Teaching Resources Students ages 6-8 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 Micro-organisms Introduction to Microbes 50 minutes https://www.e-bug.eu/en-xi/ks1-intro-to-microbes https://www.e-bug.eu/en-xi/ks1-intro-to-microbes Preventing Infection Hand Hygiene 50 minutes https://www.e-bug.eu/en-xi/ks1-hand-hygiene https://www.e-bug.eu/en-x...
KS1: Introduction to Microbes This lesson is designed to introduce students to viruses, bacteria and fungi. The introductory activity allows students to combine their observational and creative skills to make a microbe of their own choice, exploring various microbial types and shapes. Scroll down to find out more and to download the resources. Download the complete lesson Learn about the different types of microbes (viruses, bacteria and fungi), their shapes and sizes, where they can be found and how they ...
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: Introduction to Microbes 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 to find out more and to download the resources. Download the complete lesson Explore the world of microbes, understanding their types, characteristics, and the ways in which they can impact our health and environment. Micro-organisms, more commonly known as ‘germs’, ‘bugs’ or ‘microbes’, are tiny li...
KS2: Hand Hygiene Close examination of various illnesses illustrates to students how and where in the body harmful microbes cause disease. Scroll down for more information and to download resources. Download the complete lesson Explore how microbes can affect our health, recognising that some can cause illness, how they can spread, and that not all illnesses are caused by microbes. Some microbes can be harmful to humans and can cause disease: the Influenza virus causes the flu (short for Influenza), Camp...
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...