Medicine+men

8C Doctor and diseases

Describe what an antibiotic does. Explain why some microbes are not affected by antibiotics.
 * Objectives (what you will learn this lesson) **


 * Starter **
 * Review homework
 * Key term quiz


 * Activities **
 * 1) what are antibiotics? Discuss and read page 47 of Exploring Science 8
 * 2) Complete Q1-4 from p47 of Exploring Science 8
 * 3) Investigate the action of different antibiotics using this [|practical outline]
 * 4) Complete the worksheet on [|medicine men]
 * 5) Extension: Use your textbook and other resources to find out what MRSA is and how scientists are trying to fight it. Present your findings to the class

Review completed classwork / key term quiz
 * Summary **

Download complete the gapfill on [|medicine men], print-off and stick into your exercise book. If you have problems printing then copy and complete instead.
 * Homework **