A pathogen is a microorganism that causes disease.

A communicable disease is a disease that can be spread from one organism to another.

Bacterial and viral diseases in humans: Salmonella and measles

Biology

Pupils will learn about human and plant defences against pathogens, the role of white blood cells in the human immune system, and the use of vaccination to protect against communicable diseases.

Pupils learned about some common non-infectious diseases, factors that increase the risk of developing lifestyle diseases and steps we can take to help prevent them, including the impacts of smoking on the human body, and asthma and its risk factors.

Health and disease

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Depiction or discussion of sensitive content

True or false? Pathogens are microorganisms that cause disease.

Pathogenic bacteria can produce {{}} that damage living tissue and cause disease.

is spread by coughing and sneezing through mucus droplets.

is spread by consuming contaminated food and water.

Virus bursts out of the cell causing damage to the host. 

Put the steps in order to show how a virus replicates using a host cell.

What is the best way to stop the spread of measles?

Match the type of disease to its description.

A substance used to stimulate the body's immune response against disease.

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Depiction or discussion of sensitive content

Adult supervision recommended

This lesson will be removed by end of Summer Term 2025.

Bacterial and viral diseases in humans: Salmonella and measles

Lesson outcome

Content guidance

This lesson will be removed by end of Summer Term 2025.