A communicable disease that is spread through sexual activity.

A form of contraception that prevents pregnancy by blocking the sperm reaching the egg, and can also stop the spread of sexually transmitted infections.

Sexually transmitted infections

Combined science

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

Depiction or discussion of mental health issues

Depiction or discussion of sex or sexual body parts, including sex education.

Depiction or discussion of sexual content

Which type of pathogen causes gonorrhoea and chlamydia?

yellow/green discharge from the penis or vagina

Which three of these are a symptom of both chlamydia and gonorrhoea?

use barrier-type contraception, such as condoms

get vaccinated against the bacteria that causes both STIs

How can we prevent the spread of gonorrhoea and chlamydia?

Take different antibiotics to kill as many bacteria as possible.

How can we reduce the emergence and spread of antibiotic resistance?

Which bodily fluid does not typically contain HIV?

People with AIDS are more susceptible to other diseases because they have a weakened {{}} system.

Which of the following is a method of contraception?

True or false? Viruses are living organisms.

Match the disease to the pathogen that causes it.

True or false? You can catch diseases from having unprotected sex.

Content guidance

Depiction or discussion of mental health issues

Depiction or discussion of sexual content

Adult supervision required

Starter Quiz