Primary School Curriculum Materials
Make a Plant Attacker
This activity introduces microorganisms: fungi, bacteria and viruses. It helps pupils to understand structural aspects of plant pathogens and how they infect plants. The activity is aimed at KS2 and links to curriculum topics: Sc2 a, c and f. Please note that some of the pdf files are quite large and may take a while to download.
- Key Facts: Fungi (PDF), Bacteria (PDF), Viruses (PDF)
- Fact Files: Bean Rust Fungus (PDF), Pseudomonas syringae Bacteria (PDF), Tobacco Mosaic Virus (PDF)
- Teaching Notes (PDF)
Plant Doctor
The activity is suitable for KS 2 or 3 pupils.
This activity introduces microorganisms: fungi, bacteria and viruses. It discusses the importance of plants, what makes plant get sick, why plant diseases are important and demonstrates the damage microorganisms can do to plants and crops. Please note that some of the pdf files are quite large and may take a while to download.
- Plant Doctor Handbook (PDF) and Activity Sheet (PDF)
- Key Facts: Fungi (PDF), Bacteria (PDF), Viruses (PDF)
- Teaching Notes (PDF)
