1. Suggested Pack Layout

2. Suggestions Slightly individualise the packs for each countrySlightly individualise the packs for each country Cross curricularCross curricular DifferentiatedDifferentiated Everything in the pack will be available on the webEverything in the pack will be available on the web All classroom activities available as pdf and word documentsAll classroom activities available as pdf and word documents

3. Types of web content Downloadable clip art (including animations)Downloadable clip art (including animations) Competitive quizzesCompetitive quizzes GamesGames Certificates of achievementCertificates of achievement Include some element of evaluation in gamesInclude some element of evaluation in games Online activities last about 10 minutesOnline activities last about 10 minutes Online activities suitable for classroom or home useOnline activities suitable for classroom or home use Games with multiplayer ability very appealingGames with multiplayer ability very appealing

4. Resource Layout Teacher section –Lesson plans –Learning objectives –Classroom presentations –All resource material (classroom activities, games, etc) –Background notes (reasons for activities, alternative ideas, etc)

5. Resource Layout Student section –Classroom resource material –Information sheets –‘Did you know?’ sections –Games for home or school use –Revision guides

6. Example Useful microbes Spread of disease Introduction to the world of microbes Disease causing microbes Prevention of disease 1 Prevention of disease 2

7. 1.Introduction to Microbes 2.Good Bacteria 3.Bad Bacteria 4.Prevention of Disease Pack structure Junior schools

8. 1.Introduction to microbes →What are microbes →Background on history and discovery →Size of different microbes →Where they are found Pack structure Junior schools Key Messages: there are different types of microbes they all differ in size they are found everywhere

9. 2.Good Bacteria →Food science →Sewage Works Pack structure Junior schools Key Messages: Not all bacteria are bad We use good bacteria to help us

10. 3.Bad Bacteria →Disease causing →Food spoilage Pack structure Junior schools Key Messages: There are many different types of bad bacteria They all work in different ways

11. 4.Prevention of disease a.Hand hygiene →The importance of hand washing →How to wash hands properly b.Respiratory hygiene →The importance of respiratory hygiene →How this can help prevent disease c.Antibiotics/vaccines →The difference between the two →How to use antibiotics properly →The history of discovery Pack structure Junior schools Wash your hands Sneeze on your sleeve Do not use antibiotics for the cold or flu

12. Pack structure Junior schools 1.Introduction to microbes →What are microbes →Background on history and discovery →Size of different microbes →Where they are found 2.Good Bacteria →Food science →Composting 3.Bad Bacteria →Disease causing →Food spoilage 4.Prevention of disease a.Hand hygiene →The importance of hand washing →How to wash hands properly b.Respiratory hygiene →The importance of respiratory hygiene →How this can help prevent disease c.Antibiotics/vaccines →The difference between the two →How to use antibiotics properly →The history of discovery Key Messages: there are different types of microbes they all differ in size they are found everywhere Key Messages: Not all bacteria are bad We use good bacteria to help us Key Messages: bad bacteria work in different ways Key Messages: Wash your hands Sneeze on your sleeve Do not use antibiotics for the cold or flu

13. Pack Structure Senior Schools 1.Introduction to microbes →Three type of microbes →Simple structure of each →Size relative to each other 4.Prevention of disease →Body’s natural defences →Hand washing →Respiratory hygiene Key Messages: there are different types of microbes they all differ in size and shape Key Messages: Not all bacteria are bad Good microbes can fight bad microbes We need microbes to survive Key Messages: There are different types of disease Disease can spread through air and touch 2.Useful Bacteria →Food science →Composting →Antibiotic production 3.Spread of disease →What is a disease →Example of bacteria, viral and fungal disease →Modes of spread 5.Antibiotics →Discovery and history →Antibiotic Resistance →Difference between medicine & antibiotic 6.Vaccines →Discovery and history →How vaccines work →Types of vaccination i.e. flu Key Messages: Body is the first line of defence Wash your hands Sneeze on your sleeve Key Messages: Antibiotics do NOT work on viruses Antibiotics are NOT medicines Prudent antibiotic use Key Messages: Vaccinations should be used on viral infections

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