Micro-organisms: an introduction
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In this section students are introduced to the wonderful world of microbes through animations and three different activities.
Topic focuses on the useful and harmful microbes, and the types and shapes of these.
ViewMicro-organisms: useful microbes
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This section highlights to students that not all microbes are harmful by examining beneficial microbes.
ViewMicro-organisms: harmful microbes
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In this section students are introduced to a variety of health issues caused by harmful microbes.
Your class will discuss how bad microbes can be harmful and that not all illnesses are caused by microbes.
ViewSpread of infection: hand hygiene
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Hand hygiene has been shown to reduce the incidence of absenteeism in schools as good hand hygiene reduces the spread of microbes and infection.
ViewSpread of infection: respiratory hygiene
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In this section students observe on a large and fun scale how far germs are carried when they sneeze, and that covering your mouth with a tissue, or your sleeve (not your hand) can prevent the spread of infection.
ViewSpread of infection: food hygiene
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This Food Hygiene lesson demonstrates how dangerous microbes can infect humans through raw and undercooked foods.
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This session will make students aware that farm animals sometimes carry microbes that can be harmful to humans. Some examples of these harmful microbes are E. coli, Salmonella and Campylobacter.
ViewPrevention of infection: the body’s natural defences
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This lesson covers the many natural defences our body has against microbial attack. It does not cont....
ViewPrevention of infection: vaccinations
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Vaccines are used to help prevent infections from causing us harm. If we hadn't discovered vaccines, over half of your students would not have survived long enough for you to teach them!
ViewPrevention of infection: oral hygiene
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In this section students explore how to prevent dental decay (caries). Students will look at the sugar in their own diets and the amount of sugar contained in common drinks. They are introduced to looking after their teeth and mouths to keep them healthy and prevent infection.
ViewTreatment of infection: antibiotic use and medicine
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When, Why and How to use antibiotics can be confusing for many people. The treatment of infection section explores the use of antibiotics and medicine in treating various illnesses and diseases.
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Junior Vaccination pack
Senior Vaccination pack
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Viewe-Bug training pilot
stage 1 'Science Show' site and the Junior site that 7-11 year olds can access to play games, do quizzes and find useful information on microbes a....
ViewEnglish website evaluation test
brand new e-Bug student website! The Junior and Senior site has been updated to be useable on all platforms including mobiles and tablets. The site....
ViewEvaluation test
brand new e-Bug student website! The Junior and Senior site has been updated to be useable on all platforms including mobiles and tablets. The site....
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