Science Unit - Learning Intentions

What’s the Big Idea?

Bacteria – Friend or Foe?

Students will develop a basic understanding of what bacteria is and learn about some major diseases throughout history.

What is the Key Learning for Students?

Living World:

Life Processes:  Recognise that there are life processes common to all living things and that these occur in different ways.

Science Learning Outcomes:   

Students will be able to:

1.      Research how bacteria move, where they live, and how they reproduce;

2.      Learn how bacteria can be helpful or harmful;

3.      Create a presentation illustrating what they learned about bacteria;

4.      Explain how some ‘disaster diseases’ spread.