Medicines and new treatments for disease
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Why this why now
This unit builds on pupils’ prior learning from Defences against pathogens, the human immune system and vaccination, where they explored how the body fights infections and the role of vaccines. It deepens their understanding by examining the development of medicines and new treatments, including antibiotics and monoclonal antibodies. As the final unit in the big question, How do living things stay healthy?, it reinforces pupils’ understanding of how medical advancements support the immune system and improve health outcomes.
Prior knowledge requirements
- Disease is a cause of ill health.
- Lifestyle factors can cause or increase the risk of disease.
- Communicable diseases are caused by pathogens including viruses, bacteria, protists and fungi.
- Ways in which pathogens can be spread.
- Some common communicable diseases caused by viruses, bacteria, protists and fungi.
Threads
Why this why now
This unit builds on pupils’ prior learning from Defences against pathogens, the human immune system and vaccination, where they explored how the body fights infections and the role of vaccines. It deepens their understanding by examining the development of medicines and new treatments, including antibiotics and monoclonal antibodies. As the final unit in the big question, How do living things stay healthy?, it reinforces pupils’ understanding of how medical advancements support the immune system and improve health outcomes.
Prior knowledge requirements
- Disease is a cause of ill health.
- Lifestyle factors can cause or increase the risk of disease.
- Communicable diseases are caused by pathogens including viruses, bacteria, protists and fungi.
- Ways in which pathogens can be spread.
- Some common communicable diseases caused by viruses, bacteria, protists and fungi.
Biology
Medicines and new treatments for disease
This unit covers vaccines, medicines, and monoclonal antibodies for disease prevention and treatment. It explains aseptic techniques, medicine development, and antibody uses. The focus is on ethical considerations, risk evaluation, and societal impacts of scientific advances.
4 lessons in unit
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