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...
KS1: Hand Hygiene Hand hygiene is one of the single most effective things children can do support preventing the spread of infection. By taking part in a classroom experiment, students will understand how soap or sanitisers work and that hand washing is the best way to remove microbes. Scroll down to find out more and to download the resources. Download the complete lesson Understand washing hands can help remove microbes Understand washing hands is one of the best ways to prevent the spread of microbes U...
KS1: Respiratory Hygiene In this lesson, students learn how easily microbes can be spread through coughs and sneezes by recreating a sneeze. Scroll down to find out more and to download the resources. Download the complete lesson Understand there can be harmful microbes in our coughs and sneezes Understand that infection can be spread though coughs and sneezes Understand that good respiratory practices can reduce the spread of infection Understand that we can spread infection through touching surfaces aft...
KS1: Oral Hygiene Students learn how plaque forms and why and how sugary food and drink can damage your teeth. Scroll down to find out more and to download the resources. Download the complete lesson Understand what dental plaque is and how it forms Understand the consequences of tooth decay Understand that limiting sugary foods and drinks can reduce tooth decay Understand the importance of eating healthier snacks Dental health is extremely important; over 23% of children in England have tooth decay and ...
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 Understand there are three different types of microbes: viruses, bacteria, and fungi Understand microbes are all different shapes and ...
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...
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 ...