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Science
Key Stage 3 Science
Meningitis is an area of intense scientific research. It is caused
by a number of mechanisms and this site offers students the opportunity
of exploring a number of key curriculum issues.
Students can learn about meningitis through a number of imaginative
challenges and online activities.
Downloadable, printable work sheets support Key Stage 3 & 4,
science and the Scottish 5 - 14 National Guidelines in the following
areas. Click here to download the worksheets. They are provided
as a printable PDF file. In order to view or print it, you must
have Acrobat Reader.

Key Stage 3 Science
Humans as organisms:
2 n How the growth and reproduction of bacteria and the replication
of viruses can affect health, and how the bodys natural defences
may be enhanced by immunisation and medicines
Scottish 5 - 14 National Guidelines
Health Education
Physical Health
Show a knowledge of how the body is protected from infection, immunity
and vaccination.
Environmental Studies
Living Things and the Processes of Life
Give the main distinguishing features of micro-organisms and describe
the harmful and beneficial effects of micro-organisms.
Key Stage 4 Science (single)
Life Processes and Living Things
Knowledge and Understanding Humans as organisms
Health
- 2 l The defence mechanisms of the body, including the role
of the skin, and blood
Key Stage 4 Science (double)
- Life Processes and Living Things
- Knowledge and Understanding Humans as organisms
- Health
- 2 p The defence mechanisms of the body, including the role
of the skin, blood and mucous membranes of the respiratory tract
Breadth of study (single and double science)
- 1 d Use a range of sources of information, including ICT-
based sources
Health and safety
- 2 b Recognise that there are hazards in living things, materials
and physical processes, and assess risks and take action to
reduce risks to themselves and others
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