Lesson : Microorganisms
Overview
This lesson looks at microorganisms and explores how some can be helpful, while others are harmful. It also teaches children about the importance of good hygiene.
Cross-curricular links: science
Learning Activities:
- Experiment to grow bacteria
- Making soap
- Demonstrating how germs spread
- Experiment to show effect of handwashing
- Experiment to show why some food is kept in the fridge
- Finding out about Edward Jenner and Alexander Flemming