This lesson describes how the immune system uses molecules on the surface of a cell to identify it, focusing on the identification of pathogens by their antigens. The PowerPoint and accompanying resources which are differentiated are part of the 1st lesson in the series of 7 that cover the content detailed in topic 2.4 of the AQA A-level Biology specification. As this is the first lesson in topic 2.4, it has been specifically planned to introduce a number of key concepts which include phagocytosis, T and B cells, antibodies and memory cells so that students are prepared for upcoming lessons.
The lesson begins by challenging the students to use their knowledge of cells to recall the common internal components of a cell before they are informed that all cells also have molecules on their outer membrane. Students will recognise that these molecules are used by the immune system for identification before a quick quiz competition reveals that this allows toxins, abnormal body cells and pathogens to be identified. Moving forwards, the next part of the lesson focuses on the antigens that are found on the outside of a pathogen and links are made to upcoming lesson topics which include:
- phagocytosis following the identification of a pathogen
- antigen-presentation by macrophages and dendritic cells
- production of antibodies which are specific to the antigens
- the use of antigens in a vaccination program
The final task challenges the students to describe and explain how antigen variability will affect disease and disease prevention and this task has been differentiated two ways to allow students of differing abilities to be challenged and supported.
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