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KS2: Useful Microbes

Students will learn that not all microbes are harmful by examining when microbes are useful to humans. A yeast racing competition is used to demonstrate to students that microbes can be beneficial.

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Tanulási célok
Minden tanuló:
  • Understand that some microbes can help keep us healthy
  • Understand that some microbes can be put to good use
  • Know that microbes grow at different rates depending on their environments
Most students will:
  • Understand why we should use soap to wash our hands
  • Understand that washing hands is one of the best ways to prevent the spread of microbes
Bevezetés

Microbes can be both useful and harmful. One of the main ways in which microbes are beneficial is in the food industry. Cheese, bread, yoghurt, chocolate, vinegar and alcohol are all produced through the growth of microbes.

The microbes used to make these products cause a chemical change known as fermentation – a process by which the microbes break down the complex sugars into simple compounds like carbon dioxide and alcohol.

This lesson plan will introduce the concept of useful microbes by looking at how fungi makes bread dough rise and identify other microbes that are used to make other food products.

Tevékenységek
Fő tevékenységek:
  • Yeast Races
Main Activity video
Bővítő tevékenységek:
  • Fill in the Blanks
Tantervi kapcsolatok

PHSE/RHSE:

  • Health and prevention

Science:

  • Working scientifically

English:

  • Reading and comprehension
Supporting Materials
Tanári útmutatás
Hand Washing and Nose Blowing Flashcards
Diák feladatlapok
SW1 Picture Sequencing
SW2 Healthy Hands Washing Progress Chart