Year 2
Who was Louis Pasteur?
In this lesson, we will learn about Louis Pasteur's main scientific achievements. We will learn about microorganisms, pasteurisation and vaccines. We will also conduct a scientific investigation to see what conditions mould grows best in.
Year 2
Who was Louis Pasteur?
In this lesson, we will learn about Louis Pasteur's main scientific achievements. We will learn about microorganisms, pasteurisation and vaccines. We will also conduct a scientific investigation to see what conditions mould grows best in.
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Lesson details
Key learning points
- Louis Pasteur's life story and contributions to science
- The importance of understanding microorganisms for pasteurisation and vaccines
- Studying the best conditions for growing mould
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3 Questions
Q1.
What was Alan Turing famous for?
Being a doctor
Robbing banks
Q2.
When did Alan Turing become a code breaker?
1812
WW1
Q3.
Fill in the gap. Alan Turing came up with the idea of a ‘universal ____________ machine’
gaming
typing
3 Questions
Q1.
Why was Louis Pasteur interested in diseases?
he read a book about them when he was 12
he wasn't interested in diseases
Q2.
What is an example of a liquid that can be pasteurised?
Tea
Water
Q3.
What industry did Louis Pasteur save?
coal
cotton