1. Your Immune System Versus Microbes!
A lesson plan by Marissa Acciani

2. Objectives Students will be able to:
Identify key cells of the immune system and describe their basic functions
Describe a pathogen of choice or invent one using a "wanted" poster
List ways to prevent illnesses, including vaccines, hygiene practices, and wellness practices 
Observe the harmless bacteria that live on the skin
Act out a battle  between the immune system and a pathogen

3. Georgia Science Standards
Lesson may be most appropriate for 5th grade; however, I have listed others that could fit as well
Grade 2: S2L1. Obtain, evaluate, and communicate information about the life cycles of different living organisms.
Grade 3: none, open for suggestions
Grade 4: S4L1. Obtain, evaluate, and communicate information about the roles of organisms and the flow of energy within an ecosystem.
Grade 5: S5L4. Obtain, evaluate, and communicate information about how microorganisms benefit or harm larger organisms. 

4. Resources Used: Activities, ideas, and/or videos from kidshealth.com
“Your Body Battles a Cold” by Vicki Cobb
“It’s Catching: The Infectious World of Germs and Microbes” by Jennifer Gardy
Google images for pictures
Nature video

5. My Lesson Plan On Te’s Teach with blendspace website
Will also be presented in the following attachments

6. Contact Information
Marissa Acciani
Department of Infectious Diseases
University of Georgia, Athens
(919)