NEW AQA Trilogy GCSE (2016) Biology - Pathogens & Disease

This lesson is designed for the NEW AQA Biology GCSE, particularly for the higher tier for the 'Infection & Response ’ SoW.

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The lesson begins with a starter discussion to remind students about communicable disease, and which bacteria are harmful.

The next slides introduce and define pathogens, and some harmful and non-harmful bacteria. They will then watch a short video which explains the differences between viruses and bacteria then complete a Venn diagram task.

The next task is a true/false activity to complete as a class and asses their understanding thus far. Students are then directed to work in pairs to make a mind map in their books describing how pathogens are spread.

Students will then be instructed to work on their own to answer three questions about pathogens spreading. Answers are on the following slide for self-assessment.

The plenary task is an exam style question, students can self-assess to the mark scheme on the last slide.

All resources are included at the end of the presentation.

Thanks for looking, if you have any questions please let me know in the comments section and any feedback would be appreciated :)