I can name some diseases which can be caught from other people

I know ‘germs’ are microscopic organisms. 

I understand what a ‘microbe’ is. 

I know that microbes getting into your body can make you ill. 

I know some medicines can kill microbes but not all types of microbe are killed by all types of medicine. 

I know not all microbes are harmful.

I know how microbes can enter the body.

Microbes Animations

Friend or Foe

Making Bread

I know the body can protect itself by sealing cuts (blood clotting) and killing the microbes.

I know our bodies naturally contain microbes. 

I know how diseases are transmitted.

I can name some infectious diseases and describe how they can be transmitted.

Immune System

Diseases and Conditions Brainpop

Avian Flu Brainpop

I can classify bacteria, fungi and viruses as micro-organisms, name some of the diseases they can cause and describe how they can be transmitted.

I know that diseases are caused when microbes get into body cells and reproduce.  Symptoms appear when enough microbes have grown.

I can describe some of the defences the body has against disease.

I can describe how immunity can be improved.

Bacteria under the Microscope

I know how immunisation can improve immunity and can describe how antibiotics may be – specific & non specific.

I understand how resistance to antibiotics may occur.

I know how the body also combats disease by producing antibodies.