Transcript Slide 1

Micro-organisms are all around
Micro-organisms are very tiny living
us, in the air, in our bodies and in
things. They are so small that you need a water. Some micro-organisms are
microscope to see them.
harmful to us, but others are
helpful to us.
Micro-organisms
Viruses, bacteria and fungus are all
(germs) have
types of micro-organism. Microcaused these nails
organisms that cause diseases are often
to go to a yellow
called germs.
colour and the
actual skin to turn
quite red and rashy.
Some diseases, like chickenpox, are
caused by viruses. Diseases caused by
viruses usually spread easily from one
person to another.
Uncooked foods (especially meat) can
contain bacteria. The bacteria are killed
when the food is cooked properly. But if
you eat food that has not been cooked
properly, the bacteria may survive and
make you feel very ill.
Mould is a type of micro-organism that
grows on decaying food. It can make you
ill if you eat it.
These sparks you
can see in this
picture are microorganisms
(germs).
Here are some points of how you could avoid Microorganisms:
Washing your hands before eating,
after preparing food and after using the
toilet.
Covering your mouth when you cough
or sneeze.
Keeping away from other people if
you have a disease that is easily spread.
Not eating food which is not fresh or
has not been cooked properly.
Keeping uncooked meat separate from
other foods in the fridge.
This bread is not kept in a cool place so it has gone
mouldy which means it has a lot of Micro
organisms on it YUK!!!
When bread is made, a micro-organisms called yeast is
added to the dough to make the bread rise.
Yogurt is made by boiling milk and adding special
bacteria to it. The bacteria turn the sugar in the milk into
acid. The acid makes the milk go thick and stops any
harmful bacteria growing.
Inside a pile of dead leaves are millions of tiny bacteria.
These bacteria feed on the leaves and break them down
into nutrients. The nutrients go back into the soil where
they can be used by plants.
A virus is a microbe. A microbe is a tiny
one-celled too small to be seen with just
your eyes. Other types of microbes are:
bacteria, protozoa and fungi. Some people
call microbes "germs".
Not all microbes are bad. Many bacteria
live with us all the time and help us do
amazing things like make yogurt, pickles,
cheese, and even break down some
garbage. Microbes are all around us. They
exist on our skin and on the skin of fruit.
Viruses are everywhere but they need to get inside a
human, an animal or a plant to make them sick. In
fact, they must invade a cell, called a host cell, in
order to grow and reproduce.
Most can't survive long unless they're in a living host.
Once inside though, they can spread and make other
people sick. Some can live for awhile on something like a
desk, or doorknob so it's important for you to wash your
hands regularly so you don't become infected.
Germs
Circle all the bad micro-organisms in red.
Circle all the helpful micro-organisms in blue.
Circle the items that are nothing to do with
micro-organism in Black.
Left out meat
in the kitchen
Girls-Is mouldy bread safe to eat. Why?
Girls answer- No, because of the bad bacteria on it.
Boys- Can we see Micro-organisms?
Boys answer-No, we cant see micro-organisms unless we use a micro scope.
Girls- Are mall Micro-organisms harmful to us?
Girls answer-No some micro-organisms are helpful to us
Boys- What micro-organisms are added to the dough to make the bread rise?
Boys answer-Yeast.
Girls-What is Mould?
Girls answer- Mould is a type of micro organism.
Boys-Does this sentence help avoid micro-organisms : Keep away from other people
when you have a disease?
Boys answer-Yes.
Girls- If you eat food (meat) that is uncooked what can happen to
you.
Girls answer- You can be really ill.
Boys-How do you prevent bread from being mouldy?
Boys answer- Keep it in a cool place.
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