Medicine L13 - Pasteur's Germ Theory & Koch's Microbes

This lesson contains:

• A starter to recap previous course knowledge.

• A background into the causes of disease by 1700, and what was carried over from the Renaissance.

• Information about microbes and the old theory of Spontaneous Generation and the problem with it. Students complete the relevent worksheet part.

• A background to Louis Pasteur and an on-board overview of how Pasteur discovered Germ Theory and his four principles for Germ Theory. This is re-enforced by a short YouTube video and consolidation exercises, including discussing his impact.

• An overview of the work of Robert Koch and his hunt for microbes, including a chance to complete the worksheet.

• A detailed look at the vaccinations that came from the work of both scientists.

• A plenary to search for key words and explain them.

Attachments:

• 1 x Powerpoint Presentation

• 2 x Powerpoint Files