KS 2 Science Bacteria Lesson

This lesson is designed upper KS2

Giving opportunities for pupils to explain why it is important to follow rules when handling raw meat.
To also outline and conclude why bacteria can be harmful when food is involved. After the activity pupils should successfully be able to prepare raw meat for cooking.
The science lesson gives pupils a chance to explore how easy it is to transfer raw meat on hands over surfaces, and why it is important to wash hands immediately after handling raw meat, as the bacteria on the hands is harmful.
Pupils will learn why it is important to follow rules when handling raw meat. By the end of the lesson from the watching clips on ‘You Tube’ and reading Jamie Oliver’s cooking skills on safety and avoiding cross contamination, pupils will be able to identify and make corrections to a set of instructions on handling raw meat or write own instructions.