Biology: Infection & Response Viruses (Suitable for both classroom and remote learning)

This forms part of a comprehensive package of resources to support the behavioural change required in schools as we manage the impact of COIVD-19. Intended to ease the anxiety that might be felt by some students through providing knowledge, clear practical steps and the support of key sports stars from across INEOS Sports teams. They have been using a ‘ZERO Days’ approach for years to minimise illness where it has become part of their normal everyday approach.

Learning Objectives

Describe what is meant by a pathogen
Describe different ways pathogens can be spread
Describe how viruses cause illness
Explain how the spread of pathogens can be reduced or prevented
Describe how viruses live and reproduce inside cells, causing cell damage.

Lesson Description

In this, the first of three curriculum linked Biology lessons covering infection and response topic, we investigate what pathogens are and how they spread. Focusing on communicable disease and viruses exemplified through Coronaviruses and COVID-19.

Using the professional sporting context of the INEOS Grenadiers to see how they reduced the threat of lost training and competition days due to illness through infection control and the ZERO Days program. Students carry out a hands-on practical activity to support thinking and learning around how communicable diseases are spread and the need to identify the source of an infection.