Exam Specification Links
A level
AQA
OCR
Biology
Human Biology
Antibiotics
3.1 Unit 1 BIOL1 Biology and disease
3.1.1 Disease may be caused by infectious pathogens or
may reflect the effects of lifestyle.
3.2 Unit 2 BIOL2 The variety of living organisms
3.2.1 Living organisms vary and this variation is
influenced by genetic and environmental factors.
3.2.10 Adaptation and selection are major components
of evolution and make a significant contribution to the
diversity of living organisms.
How Science Works
Use knowledge and understanding to pose scientific
questions, define scientific problems, present scientific
arguments and scientific ideas
Antibiotics
3.1 Unit 1 HBIO1 The body and its diseases
3.1.4 Microorganisms use us for food, shelter and their
reproduction
3.5 Unit 5 HBIO5 The air we breathe, the water we drink,
the food we eat
3.5.6 People and their microorganisms
Antibiotics
4.2.2 Classification and evolution
Antibiotics
2.3.1 Controlling the Spread of Infectious Disease
How Science Works
Analyse and interpret data to provide evidence,
recognising correlations and causal relationships.
How Science Works
Analyse and interpret data to provide evidence, recognising
correlations and causal relationships.
How Science Works
Use knowledge and understanding to pose scientific
questions, define scientific problems, present scientific
arguments and scientific ideas
Antibiotics
3.4 Topic 6: Infection, immunity and forensics
Edexcel
WJEC
How Science Works
• Evaluate activities in terms of their associated
benefits and risks to humans, other organisms and
the environment.
• Discuss how science influences decisions on an
individual, local, national or international level.
Antibiotics
1.5 The Wider Curriculum
Incidence of disease; disease control.
Antibiotic overuse.
How science Works
 Use knowledge and understanding to pose scientific
questions, define scientific problems, present
scientific arguments and scientific ideas
 Analyse and interpret data to provide evidence,
recognising correlations and causal relationships
 consider ethical issues in the treatment of humans,
other organisms and the environment
 Appreciate the ways in which society uses science
to inform decision-making
N.A.
Antibiotics
2.6 Pathogens, spread of human disease and control of
infection.
How science Works
 Use knowledge and understanding to pose scientific
questions, define scientific problems, present scientific
arguments and scientific ideas
 Analyse and interpret data to provide evidence,
recognising correlations and causal relationships
 consider ethical issues in the treatment of humans,
other organisms and the environment
 Appreciate the ways in which society uses science to
inform decision-making
Other relevant Curriculum links:
The e-Bug Young Adult resources also cover a range of other A-levels and applied courses:
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AQA Science in Society A-level - 3.1.2 Infectious Diseases Now
AQA Health and Social Care A-level - 3.10.4 Strategies to Prevent Disease: Immunisation
BTEC, for example:
Edexcel BTEC Level 4 HNC Diploma in Applied Biology
-The Immune Response System
-Infectious Diseases
-Medical Microbiology
Edexcel BTEC Level 3 90-credit Diploma in Health and Social Care
-Defence against Disease
-Public Health
-Infection Prevention and Control
-Introduction to Microbiology for Health and Social Care
The resources may also be applicable to other examining body specifications, health educators and in a
pastoral care setting i.e. Travel Vaccine Information and Antibiotic Advice
Skills gained:
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Research
Communication – e.g. within the debate cards and peer education lessons
Analytical – exam style questions on student worksheets
Written communication
Team Work