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: Some [[micro-organism]]s can make us ill. They can cause infections, rashes and sickness. | : Some [[micro-organism]]s can make us ill. They can cause infections, rashes and sickness. | ||
: We use certain [[micro-organism]]s to make foods. Cheese and yoghurt are made by adding [[micro-organism]]s to milk. Bread and [[Alcohol (Drug)|alcohol]] are all made by adding [[micro-organism]]s to sugary food. | : We use certain [[micro-organism]]s to make foods. Cheese and yoghurt are made by adding [[micro-organism]]s to milk. Bread and [[Alcohol (Drug)|alcohol]] are all made by adding [[micro-organism]]s to sugary food. | ||
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| + | ==Key Stage 3== | ||
| + | ===Meaning=== | ||
| + | A [[micro-organism]] is a [[unicellular]] [[organism]]. | ||
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| + | ===About Micro-organisms=== | ||
| + | : There are millions of types of [[micro-organism]]. | ||
| + | : Some [[micro-organism]]s are good for us. They live in our [[Digestive System|digestive system]] and help digest food. | ||
| + | : Some [[micro-organism]]s can make us ill. They can cause [[infection]]s, rashes and sickness. | ||
| + | : Some common [[micro-organism]]s you should know: | ||
| + | :*[[Bacteria]] | ||
| + | :*[[Fungi]] | ||
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| + | ==Key Stage 4== | ||
| + | ===Meaning=== | ||
| + | A [[micro-organism]] is a [[unicellular]] [[organism]]. | ||
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| + | ===About Micro-organisms=== | ||
| + | : There are millions of types of [[micro-organism]]. | ||
| + | : Some [[micro-organism]]s are good for us. They live in our [[Digestive System|digestive system]] and help digest food. | ||
| + | : Some [[micro-organism]]s can make us ill. They can cause [[infection]]s, rashes and sickness. | ||
| + | : Some common [[micro-organism]]s you should know: | ||
| + | :*[[Archae]] | ||
| + | :*[[Prokaryote]]s | ||
| + | :*[[Fungi]] | ||
| + | :*[[Protist]]s | ||
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| + | ==Beyond the Curriculum== | ||
| + | {{#ev:youtube|https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pHLP5CZMnL4}} | ||
Revision as of 08:12, 20 April 2019
Contents
Key Stage 2
Meaning
A type of micro-organism called Euglena.
A micro-organism is a living creature so small that it cannot be seen with the eyes.
About Micro-organisms
- There are millions of types of micro-organism.
- Some micro-organisms are good for us. They live in our digestive system and help digest food.
- Some micro-organisms can make us ill. They can cause infections, rashes and sickness.
- We use certain micro-organisms to make foods. Cheese and yoghurt are made by adding micro-organisms to milk. Bread and alcohol are all made by adding micro-organisms to sugary food.
Key Stage 3
Meaning
A micro-organism is a unicellular organism.
About Micro-organisms
- There are millions of types of micro-organism.
- Some micro-organisms are good for us. They live in our digestive system and help digest food.
- Some micro-organisms can make us ill. They can cause infections, rashes and sickness.
- Some common micro-organisms you should know:
Key Stage 4
Meaning
A micro-organism is a unicellular organism.
About Micro-organisms
- There are millions of types of micro-organism.
- Some micro-organisms are good for us. They live in our digestive system and help digest food.
- Some micro-organisms can make us ill. They can cause infections, rashes and sickness.
- Some common micro-organisms you should know: