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Learning activity 7: lnfection and body protection

CORE CONCEPT POINTS TO NOTE WHAT YOU NEED
It’s important for children to understand that Make one copy of Resource K. - Information (Resource K)
bacteria and viruses affect health and that Enlarge each section for ease of WHAT TO DO
reading. The Mime activity will
risks can decrease when basic routines take a number of rehearsals, both - Jigsaw
are followed. as individual groups and together - Mime
as a whole class. Jigsaw is an
SUGGESTED SUCCESS CRITERIA alternative way of transferring
We will understand how bacteria and viruses a large amount of factual
information. Bacteria and viruses
that cause disease are spread. are also called microbes, germs
We will manage information and report back or bugs.

to peers.

Jigsaw

Divide the class into five ‘home groups’ and position

each around a table. Then, distribute a copy of one
section from Resource K to each group. Ask each
group to read through and familiarise themselves
with the statements on their section. Check that all
of the groups understand the information given

to them.