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Key Stage 4 ~ GCSE Biology~ free lesson on the Immune System. In this lesson pupils will describe some of the physical defences which stop pathogens from entering our bodies, explain the role of white blood cells in fighting pathogens and define antibodies, antigens and antitoxins. Extension questions are included on the slides and there is a pick and mix of different tasks to select from for your students. Follows the GCSE Biology AQA course.

This lesson includes:
-Title slide with learning objectives
-A starter activity
-Group reading (literacy)
-Keywords (antimicrobial, mucus, cilia, engulf and phagocytosis)
-Task boxes
-Handout sheet task
-Comprehension questions
-Answer slides included for self-assessment
-Suitable for remote, online, distance learning
-Suitable for supply teaching and home learning. This is fully self-explanatory and can be delivered without specialist knowledge apart from the keyword pathogen which means disease-causing microorganism (germs). Discussion/extension answers are in the ppt notes.
-Next lesson Vaccination /teaching-resource/resource-12945573
-A supplementary resource designed to support self-directed learning, homework and independent projects is available here /teaching-resource/immunity-supplementary-slides-and-worksheet-gcse-biology-aqa-12347551

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All content, diagrams and photos © Troilo Science / Febo Learning unless otherwise stated. Lessons for KS4 GCSE Biology Topic 3 Infection and Response :

Pathogens
Communicable Disease Spread and Prevention
Communicable Disease
Immune System
Vaccination
Drugs
Monoclonal Antibodies
Plant Diseases and Defences