Natural occurring inorganic substances essential for the growth of organisms.

A non-living infectious agent that replicates inside a host cell.

A eukaryotic, spore-producing organism that feeds on organic matter.

A measure of the quantity and quality of food available to support households and whole communities.

Variety of living organisms within an ecosystem.

Plant diseases: TMV and rose black spot

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

Subjects which particular individuals may be sensitive to, eg, adoption, migration, bereavement or death, divorce.

Depiction or discussion of sensitive content

Depiction or discussion of famine, disease, natural disasters.

Depiction or discussion of violence or suffering

A microorganism that causes disease is called a ...

Which of the following are examples of microorganisms that can cause disease?

What are the symptoms of tobacco mosaic virus (TMV)?

Which plant is infected with rose black spot?

{{}} is the variety of living organisms in an ecosystem.

Jun: Food security means you can buy everything you need from the supermarket.

Sam: It's the quality and quantity of food available to everyone in a community.

Izzy: Food security means most people can afford to buy enough food.

Who gives the best description of food security?

A cell with a nucleus, but without a cell wall.

A cell with no nucleus, which stores its DNA in the cytoplasm.

A calcium deficiency can cause which disease in humans?

Water and minerals enter a plant through its ...

Which plant organelle carries out photosynthesis?

Match the human disease to the type of pathogen.

Content guidance

Depiction or discussion of sensitive content

Depiction or discussion of violence or suffering

Adult supervision required

Starter Quiz