KS2: Vaccinations 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 Understand that vaccines help prevent a range of infections Understand that there are not vaccines for all infections Our immune system generally fights any harmful microbes that may enter our bodies. Another means of helping our immune syst...
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 that most common infections get better on their own through time, bed rest, hydration, and healthy living Understand that if antibiotics are taken, it is important to finish the course Understand that antibiotics treat bacterial infections only Und...
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...
KS3: Vaccinations 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 that the human body has many natural defences to fight infection, including the three main lines of defence Understand that vaccines help prevent a range of bacterial and viral infections Understand that the most common inf...
KS3: Antibiotic Use and Antimicrobial Resistance This lesson introduces students to the growing global public health threat of antimicrobial resistance (AMR) through an interactive bacteria flash card game. Scroll down for more information and to download resources. Download the complete lesson Understand that antibiotics only work on bacterial infections Understand that most common infections will get better by themselves through time, bed rest, hydration, and healthy living Understand that if you have a...
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 ...
KS4: Antibiotic Use and Antimicrobial Resistance This lesson introduces students to the growing global public health threat of antimicrobial resistance (AMR) through an agar plate experiment. Scroll down for more information and to download resources. Download the complete lesson Understand that antibiotics do not work on viruses, as bacteria and viruses have different structures Understand that bacteria are continually adapting to develop ways of not being killed by antibiotics, this is called antibiotic...
KS4: Vaccinations 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...