Design the ultimate pathogen

Last updated: 15/11/2023
Contributor: Teachit Author
Design the ultimate pathogen
Main Subject
Key stage
Category
Genetics and evolution: Evolution
Resource type
Student activity
Role play/debate/discussion
Game/quiz

An activity in which students consider the different characteristics of pathogens that make them successful and use the information to design the most effective pathogen.

The PowerPoint can be used to introduce a class discussion about what features make a successful pathogen. Students can then design the most effective pathogen they can using the information cards.

The main learning objective for the task is to stimulate a discussion in which students compare and contrast the process of the game with the process of evolution by natural selection. 

 

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Clever resource

Trushar Patel

20/05/2021

Good

Amanda Cooper

02/12/2020

5

27/11/2020

5

Clever resource

Trushar Patel

20/05/2021

Good

Amanda Cooper

02/12/2020

5

27/11/2020

5