Science at key stage 3 (Year 8)

Unit 8C: Microbes and disease

Prior learning

It is helpful if pupils:

know that micro-organisms are living organisms
have explored the characteristics of micro-organisms and know that they feed, grow and reproduce like other organisms
know that organisms respire aerobically and produce carbon dioxide during the process
can name some diseases caused by micro-organisms

Sections in this unit

This unit is divided into sections. Each section contains a sequence of activities with related objectives and outcomes. You can view this unit by moving through the sections or print/download the whole unit.


	1. a. What are micro-organisms and how do we grow them?
	2. b. What are micro-organisms and how do we grow them?
	3. c. What are micro-organisms and how do we grow them?
	4. a. Can micro-organisms be harmful?
	5. b. Can micro-organisms be harmful?
	6. Checking progress
	7. a. How can we protect ourselves against infectious diseases?
	8. b. How can we protect ourselves against infectious diseases?
	9. c. How can we protect ourselves against infectious diseases?
	10. d. How can we protect ourselves against infectious diseases?
	11. Reviewing work