KS2 Harmful Microbes

What will you learn

Students are encouraged to discuss as a class how some microbes can be harmful and what they can do to prevent themselves from getting ill. This lesson also highlights that not all illnesses are caused by microbes.

Activities include:

• Picture scenarios to lead class discussion on what might be making two children ill.
• "Bad Bug Challenge" word searches and crossword help to reinforce words associated with bad microbes and illness.

Learning Objectives:

• Understand that some microbes can make us ill.
• Understand that harmful microbes can be spread from person to person.
• Understand that not all illnesses are caused by harmful microbes.

Requirements:

• A print out of Student Worksheet 1 and 2 for each pupil
• A Print out of Student Handout 1 and 2 per group

Curriculum Links:

• Science: Working Scientifically, Living things and their habitats
• English: Reading & Comprehension
• RSHE: Health & Prevention
• Design & Technology: Cooking & Nutrition