Unit at a glance
3 lessons, 135 minutes of teaching
Scheme of work
The lessons in order
| Ref | Lesson pack | Structure | Worksheet | Quiz | Lab tab |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10.1 | Pathogens and how they are transmitted An infectious disease is caused by a pathogen that can pass from one person to another. | Jigsaw | 6 Q, 20 marks | 8 MCQ | tab 1, tab 2 |
| 10.1 | Preventing and controlling infectious diseases Each disease can be attacked at three points: the infected person, the route and the next host. | Corners | 6 Q, 20 marks | 8 MCQ | tab 3 |
| 10.2 | Antibiotics: penicillin and resistance Penicillin stops growing bacteria from cross-linking their cell walls, so they burst. | Frayer Model | 6 Q, 21 marks | 8 MCQ | tab 4, tab 5 |
Each pack holds the plan, worksheet and quiz for its lesson. Teach the rows in order; the lab tabs match the student lessons.
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Topic labInfectious diseases lab
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