Preventing the spread of disease
Lesson details
Learning outcome
I can explain how diseases are passed on and how to prevent their spread.
Key learning points
- Germs are tiny living things that live on or in our bodies and can cause disease.
- Some diseases are spread by coughs and sneezes.
- Some diseases enter our body through our mouths and eyes.
- Wearing a face mask can reduce the spread of airborne disease.
- Vaccines can prevent some diseases and serious illnesses.
Keywords
Germs - tiny living things that can make us ill
Disease - when germs get inside your body and make you feel sick
Airborne - when something travels through the air
Vaccine - a medicine that can prevent some diseases and serious illnesses
Common misconception
If we cannot see germs, we are clean.
Germs are so small that we cannot see them. Only soap or hand sanitiser can kill germs.
Teacher tip
Remind pupils of the correct handwashing technique, for example, washing hands for at least 20 seconds and making sure to wash in between fingers.
Content guidance
Depiction or discussion of sensitive content
Depiction or discussion of sensitive content
Supervision
Adult supervision recommended
Licence
Lesson video
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Prior knowledge starter quiz
6 Questions
Q1.Match the words to their correct definition.
tiny living things that can make us ill
something that can cause us harm
how heavy something is
Q2.We can clean our body and kill germs by using...
Q3.Which of these statements are true?
Q4.How often should we brush our teeth?
Q5.Why is it important to brush our teeth regularly?
Q6.Before putting a plaster on a cut or graze, it should be so that germs are removed from the area.
Assessment exit quiz
6 Questions
Q1.Match the words to the correct definition.
when germs get inside your body and make you feel sick
when something travels through the air
a medicine that can prevent some diseases and serious illnesses
Q2. are tiny living things that live on or in our bodies and can cause disease.
Q3.Why should we cover our mouth and nose if we sneeze or cough?
Q4.Which statements are true?
Q5.Wearing a can reduce the spread of airborne disease.
Q6.Why are vaccines important?
To help you plan your 4 RSHE (PSHE) lesson on: Preventing the spread of disease, download all teaching resources for free and adapt to suit your pupils' needs...
To help you plan your 4 RSHE (PSHE) lesson on: Preventing the spread of disease, download all teaching resources for free and adapt to suit your pupils' needs.
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