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Key Stage 2

Key Stage 2 Teaching Resources Students aged 7-11 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 /ks2-intro-to-microbes /ks2-intro-to-microbes Micro-organisms Useful Microbes...

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Food Hygiene

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 that microbes can be found on our food and can transfer to humans Understand that cooking food properly can kill harmful microbes Will understand that bacteria mult...

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Key Stage 3

Key Stage 3 Teaching Resources Students aged 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 /ks3-intro-to-microbes /ks3-intro-to-microbes Micro-organisms Useful Microbes 50 /ks3-useful-microb...

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User Journey

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 To understand that there are harmful microbes in food that can cause food poisoning, where they can be found, and risks and consequences of food poisoning To understand c...

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Food Safety vs Food Quality

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 To understand types of food labels and why these are important To understand the difference between food safety and food quality To understand how to store and use different types of food To understand consequences of...

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Useful and Harmful Microbes

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 Foodborne illness is caused by microbes, of which there are four different types The difference between viruses, bacteria, parasites, and fungi There are useful microbes in food The importance of handling foo...

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Outbreak Investigation

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 them To understand how to safely transport, store, and prepare food To understand risks and consequences of...

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Food Safety Facts

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 ...

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Interactive Resources

Food Hygiene Interactive Resources These additional interactive activities can be used as stand-alone activities or, to support any of the food hygiene lesson plans, developed as part of the SafeConsume project. Download the complete lesson Food Safety Pledge Choose one simple pledge https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSejpgjaeZfZzDrHlw1oNacMGfN7L97nBvlBk_5ZUG-oIRpN0g/viewform Call to action: Chose one simple pledge about how you'll make better food safety practices and help reduce foodborne illness. S...

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Key Stage 4

Key Stage 4 Teaching Resources Students aged 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 /ks4-intro-to-microbes /ks4-intro-to-microbes Micro-organisms Useful Microbes 50 /ks4-useful-microbes /ks4-useful-microbes Micro-organisms ...