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Which subjectBiology
What topicPreventing the spread of infection
What length (min)30
What age groupYear or Grade 9
Class size20
What curriculum
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Lesson plan

Lesson Plan

Topic

Preventing the Spread of Infection

Subject

Biology

Grade/Age Group

Year 9

Length of Lesson

30 minutes

Class Size

20 students

Objectives

Materials

Lesson Structure

Step Number Step Title Length Details
1 Introduction 5 minutes Briefly introduce the topic; ask students about their prior knowledge of infections.
2 Modes of Transmission 10 minutes Discuss various modes of transmission (airborne, direct contact, etc.) using examples.
3 Prevention Strategies 10 minutes Present strategies to prevent infections (hand hygiene, vaccinations, etc.) with student interaction.
4 Class Discussion 4 minutes Facilitate a discussion on the importance of hygiene; ask open-ended questions to engage students.
5 Wrap Up 1 minute Summarise key points and link to homework.

National Curriculum Alignment

The lesson aligns with the UK National Curriculum for Biology, particularly in the areas of health and disease, personal health, and the importance of hygiene in everyday life.

Homework

Students are to write a one-page report on a specific infectious disease, discussing its transmission and prevention methods. Homework will be checked during the next lesson without asking students to present it in front of the class.

Lesson script