This lesson plan explores the medical impact of COVID-19 and viruses in general, as well as the benefits of vaccines. To purchase the whole collection of COVID-19 resources, including worksheets, activities and lessons, download our COVID-19 resource pack ‘After COVID-19 — Returning to Education after the Coronavirus’.
The following valuable information is provided in this lesson plan:
- The difference between viruses and bacteria.
- What is a coronavirus?
- What is a vaccine and how does it work?
This lesson plan helps introduce COVID alongside the subject of science and examines viruses, bacteria and vaccines.
Benefits
- Ready to use lesson plan to introduce the topic.
- Photocopiable — use year after year again and again.
- Illustrated throughout.
- Simple, clear and concise and easy to follow.
- Downloadable — instantly available and no delivery costs.
What’s Inside? 
- Ways of protecting against COVID including social distancing, washing hands and PPE.
- The differences between the structure of a virus and a bacteria.
- How vaccinations work and the hunt for a vaccine to protect against COVID-19.
- How to maintain a healthy mind and body and keep our immune system in top working condition.
Who is it for?
- Teachers — This pack helps teachers examine COVID-19 through the topic of science.
- Parents — This resource helps parents explain the benefits of vaccines in the fight against the coronavirus.
- Young People — This resource helps young people understand the difference between viruses and bacteria.
Product Details
- Age range: 12 years and upwards
- Category: Lesson plan
- First published: 2019
- Last revised: 2021
- Pages: 13
- Duration: 55 mins – 1 hour
- Illustrated throughout
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