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Science at key stage 3    (Year 8)

Unit 8C: Microbes and disease

QCA

Health and safety

Risk assessments are required for any hazardous activity. In this unit pupils:

  • plan and carry out an investigation of yeast
  • grow lactobacilli and produce yoghurt
  • observe the growth of bacteria and the effect of antiseptic and antibiotics

Model risk assessments used by most employers for normal science activities can be found in the publications listed in the Teacher's guide. Teachers need to follow these as indicated in the guidance notes for the activities, and consider what modifications are needed for individual classroom situations.


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