e-Bug: Key Stage 3 (11-14 years old)

Understand there are three different types of microbes
Understand that microbes are found everywhere
Understand that useful bacteria are found in our body
Understand that microbes come in different sizes
Understand the key differences between the three main types of microbes
Understand that some microbes can be put to good use
Understand that we need bacterial colonisation to live a healthy life
Understand that we need to protect our normal microbial flora
Understand that sometimes microbes can make us ill and cause infection
Understand that harmful microbes can pass from person to person
Understand that different infections cause different symptoms
Understand how global travel has influenced the spread of disease
Understand how individuals, groups, and organisations work together when responding to infectious diseases outbreaks
Understand that infection can be spread through unclean hands
Understand that sometimes microbes can make us ill
Understand how, when, and why to wash their hands
Understand that handwashing can prevent the spread of infection
Understand why we should use soap to wash our hands
Understand that prevention of infection, where possible, is better than cure
Understand that sometimes microbes can make us ill
Understand that prevention of infection, where possible, is better than cure
Understand not to spread their harmful microbes to others
Understand that infection can spread through sneezing or coughing
Understand that covering your mouth and nose with a tissue or your sleeve (not your hands) when you cough or sneeze helps prevent the spread of infection
Understand that coughing or sneezing in your hand can still spread infection
Understand that infection can be spread easily through sexual contact
Understand what students can do to protect themselves against STIs
Know that not everyone with an STI has symptoms
Understand how easily infections like chlamydia can spread among young people
Understand that non-barrier forms of birth control do not protect against STI
Begin to explore effective communication surrounding condom use
Understand that the human body has many natural defences to fight infection, including the three main lines of defence
Understand that vaccines help prevent a range of bacterial and viral infections
Understand that the most common infections such as the common cold or sore throat are not prevented by vaccines
Understand that antibiotics only work on bacterial infections
Understand that most common infections will get better by themselves through time, bed rest, hydration, and healthy living
Understand that if you have antibiotics prescribed, finish the course. If, for whatever reason you have leftover antibiotics, you should dispose of them by returning these to your local pharmacy
Understand that you must not use leftover antibiotics from a previous course or antibiotics prescribed for other people
Understand that bacteria are becoming resistant to antibiotics due to overuse