Topics 10 & 11: Infectious disease & Immunity (CIE A-level Biology)

This lesson bundle contains 9 detailed and engaging lessons which have been designed to cover the following content in topics 10 & 11 of the CIE A-level Biology specification:

10.1: Infectious diseases

• The meaning of the term disease and the difference between infectious and non-infectious diseases
• The name and type of pathogen that causes cholera, malaria, TB, HIV/AIDS, smallpox and measles
• Explain how cholera, malaria, TB, HIV and measles are transmitted

10.2: Antibiotics

• Outline how penicillin acts on bacteria and why antibiotics do not affect viruses
• Outline how bacteria become resistant to antibiotics with reference to mutation and selection
• Discuss the consequences of antibiotic resistance and the steps that can be taken to reduce its impact

11.1: The immune system

• State that phagocytes have their origin in bone marrow and describe their mode of action
• Describe the modes of action of B and T lymphocytes
• The meaning of the term immune response, with reference to antigens, self and non-self
• Explain the role of memory cells in long term immunity
• Autoimmune diseases as exemplified by myasthenia gravis

11.2: Antibodies and vaccination

• Relate the molecular structure of antibodies to their functions
• Distinguish between active and passive, natural and artificial immunity and explain how vaccination can control disease

Each of the lesson PowerPoints is accompanied by worksheets which together contain a wide range of tasks that will engage and motivate the students whilst challenging them on their understanding of the current topic as well as previously-covered topics.

If you would like to get an understanding of the quality of the lessons in this bundle, then download the transmission of infectious diseases and phagocytes and phagocytosis lessons as these have been shared for free.