Science Unit Plan

Part A
Unit Title: Bacteria and Viruses
Stage: 10th Grade
Learning Aim: The “Viruses and Bacteria” unit is designed to provide students a complete and
concise knowledge regarding the basic characteristics of bacteria and viruses. Students will be
able to identify and label the parts of a virus.
Unit outcomes:
At the end of this unit, students will be able to:
1. Differentiate between bacteria and viruses.
2. Describe the types and structure of viruses.
3. Identify the medicines used against bacteria.

Day 1 – Slides/Lessons – Introductions

Day 2 – Slides/Lessons – What is a Virus and Bacteria?
Day 3 – Slides/Lessons – Characteristics of Bacteria and Viruses.
Day 4 – Slides/Lessons – Structure of a Virus
Day 5 – Slides/Lessons – Types of Viruses
Day 6 – Slides/Lessons – Diseases caused by Viruses
Day 7 – Slides/Lessons – Diseases caused by Bacteria
Day 8 – Slides/Lessons – Medicines used against bacteria and viruses
Day 9 – Slides/Lessons - Revision
Day 10 – Slides/Lessons – End of Unit Test
Resources
Following are the resources required to complete this unit:
1. Whiteboard, marker
2. Computer/laptop (students will learn how to use internet and laptop)
3. Projector (students will be aware of the benefits of using internet for educational
purposes)
4. PowerPoint Presentation
5. Notes (boost the writing skills of students)
6. YouTube videos
7. Pictures of viruses and bacteria
8. Google Classroom

Teaching Strategies:
I will utilize the following strategies and methods in my lesson:
1. Visualization
2. Cooperative learning
3. Technology in the classroom
4. Enquiry based instruction
5. Professional development
Methods:
1. Lecture method
2. Demonstration method
3. Class discussion

Summative Unit Assessment:

● For summative Unit Assessment

Assessing the learning of students by the tests completed by them. Teacher will upload the
test on Goggle Classroom and students are expected to complete and turn in the test over
there.
The test will contain the following questions:
1. What is the difference between a virus and bacteria? Write at least two differences.
2. How can we get rid of any virus?
3. Which medicines are used for bacterial diseases?
4. How many types of viruses are there?
5. What are microorganisms?
 ● Conducting a complete and concise research on any topic:

Research about the advantages of bacteria in daily life.

Each student is expected to draw a table having two columns. In the first column write
the name of the bacteria and in the second column write the advantage of that bacteria.
Students are allowed to use library and internet sources to conduct this research.

Evaluation Strategies
 Individual assignment to assess the learning of students.
 End of unit test uploaded at Google classroom
Lesson # Lesson Outline Materials Needed/Action Items
Date/day of
the week

Lesson #1 Topic(s): Introductions → Line Paper

→ Pencil
Objectives: → Projector
❏ Introductions to teachers and class → Computer/laptop with internet access
❏ Overview of Science

DO NOW/Welcoming Ritual:
- Name Tag

AGENDA:
➢ Welcome!
➢ Who am I?
➢ Who are you?
➢ What are we going to do?
➢ How are we going to do it?

IGNITE(Get students interested in topic,

preview knowledge/skills) Teachers will
model the Introductions

CHUNK/CHEW(What knowledge/skill is
being taught? How will you break it down &
model it for students?) Students will
introduce themselves to each other

REVIEW(How will students prove they

understand the target knowledge/skill?)
Students will introduce their partner to the
class
 Ritual Closing//EXIT Ticket/Homework:
- Revision

Lesson #2 Topic(s): What is a Virus and a Bacteria → Pencil/Pen

→ Paper
Objectives: → Projector
❏ Define a Virus and a Bacteria. → computer/laptop with internet access
❏ Differentiate between Viruses and
Bacteria. →
→
DO NOW/Welcoming Ritual:
Go to the internet and search what is a
bacterium?

AGENDA:
➢ What is bacteria and viruses.
➢ YouTube Video: https://youtu.be/s-
HThHRV4uo
➢ Differentiate between bacteria and
viruses.

IGNITE(Get students interested in topic,

preview knowledge/skills) showing video of
What is a bacteria and viruses? Asking
students to note the content in key words.
Asking students to note the lecture in key
points.

CHUNK/CHEW(What knowledge/skill is
being taught? How will you break it down &
model it for students?) what is bacteria?
What is a Virus?

REVIEW(How will students prove they

understand the target knowledge/skill?)
 Students will prove their learning by
responding to Q/A sessions and taking an
active part in classroom discussions.

Ritual Closing//EXIT Ticket/Homework:

Review the notes prepared in the class. Revise

the lecture for better comprehension.

Lesson #3 Topic(s): 3. Characteristics of Bacteria and → Whiteboard

Viruses.
→ pen, paper, board marker
Objectives:
→ computer with Internet access
❏ Students will be able to describe the
characteristics of Viruses and Bacteria. → projector

DO NOW/Welcoming Ritual:
- Asking students to revise the last
lecture.
- Asking them to define a virus.

AGENDA:
➢ What are the general characteristics of
viruses and bacteria?
➢ YouTube video:
https://youtu.be/b15Hy3jCPDs

IGNITE(Get students interested in topic,

preview knowledge/skills) starting lecture.
Asking students to note the lecture in key
points.

CHUNK/CHEW(What knowledge/skill is
being taught? How will you break it down &
model it for students?) showing the structure
and examples of viruses and bacteria to
 students on a projector.

REVIEW(How will students prove they

understand the target knowledge/skill?)
Asking students to make a list of
characteristics differentiating between a
virus and a bacteria.

Ritual Closing//EXIT Ticket/Homework:

- Revising the lecture in key points.
- Asking students to revise the notes
prepared by them.

Lesson #4 Topic(s): Structure of a Virus → Textbook

→ Paper
Objectives: → Pencil/Pen
❏ Students will be able to define and label → Projector
the parts of a Virus.
❏ Students will be able to conduct → computer with internet access
meaningful and concise research on any →
topic.
→

DO NOW/Welcoming Ritual:
Summarize the steps of writing a research
paper.

AGENDA:
➢ Welcome students!
➢ Asking them to revise what they have
learnt so far regarding viruses and
bacteria
➢ YouTube video:
https://youtu.be/BeygDarpjtc
 IGNITE(Get students interested in topic,
preview knowledge/skills) watching videos,
providing students individual assistance.

CHUNK/CHEW(What knowledge/skill is
being taught? How will you break it down &
model it for students?) Labelling the parts of
a Virus.

REVIEW(How will students prove they

understand the target knowledge/skill?)
Teacher will review the labelling done by
students.

Ritual Closing//EXIT Ticket/Homework:

- Revising the lecture
- Reviewing the notes prepared in
class.

Lesson #5 Topic(s): Types of Viruses →Chromebooks

→Projector
Objectives: →Paper
❏ Students will be able to define and →Pencil/Pen
identify various types of viruses
→

DO NOW/Welcoming Ritual: →
→

AGENDA:
➢ Welcome and announcements!
➢ Recalling the last lecture
➢ Introduction of topic i.e. today we will
study about Types of Viruses.
 IGNITE(Get students interested in topic,
preview knowledge/skills) Practice run with
students.
YouTube Video:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?
v=rWkNvIUthBI
Engaging them in classroom discussions and
Q/A sessions.

CHUNK/CHEW(What knowledge/skill is
being taught? How will you break it down &
model it for students?) Students will identify
the types of viruses.

REVIEW(How will students prove they

understand the target knowledge/skill?)
Students will be able to draw each type of
virus and label its parts.

Ritual Closing//EXIT Ticket/Homework:

● Draw a Mind map
● Reviewing the notes prepared in
class.

Lesson #6 Topic(s): Diseases caused by Viruses → Projector

Objectives: →Chromebooks
● Name at least five disease caused by → computer with internet access
viruses

DO NOW/Welcoming Ritual: Discussing

about What is Plagiarism.

AGENDA:
➢ What are the diseases caused by
 viruses?
➢ How to cure these diseases?
➢ YouTube video:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?
v=HLAbx8u9rgY

IGNITE(Get students interested in topic,

preview knowledge/skills)
Asking students to research and make a list
of diseases caused by viruses along with
their symptoms.
CHUNK/CHEW(What knowledge/skill is
being taught? How will you break it down &
model it for students?)

- Identifying the diseases caused by

virus.
- Tell the symptoms of diseases caused
by viruses

REVIEW(How will students prove they

understand the target knowledge/skill?)
Students will be asked to write a paper in
which they will write the diseases caused by
viruses. Ask students to sort different
diseases by their causes.

Ritual Closing//EXIT Ticket/Homework:

● Reviewing the notes prepared in
class.
● Revising the lecture for better
comprehension.

Lesson #7 Topic(s): Diseases caused by Bacteria →Projector

Objectives: →computer/laptop with internet access
❏ Students will be able to name the →notes
 diseases caused by bacteria
❏ Students will be able to sort the
bacterial diseases with their causes

DO NOW/Welcoming Ritual: Do you know

which diseases are caused by bacteria?
Engaging students in classroom discussions.

AGENDA:
➢ Which diseases are caused by bacteria?
➢ What are their causes and symptoms?

IGNITE(Get students interested in topic,

preview knowledge/skills) Watching
YouTube video:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?
v=wp3eXZQPRFM

CHUNK/CHEW(What knowledge/skill is
being taught? How will you break it down &
model it for students?)
Identifying the diseases caused by bacteria.

REVIEW(How will students prove they

understand the target knowledge/skill?)
Students will be asked to make a Mind map
of bacterial diseases, their causes and
symptoms.

Ritual Closing//EXIT Ticket/Homework:

- Working on the task
- Revising the lecture
- Reviewing the notes prepared in
classroom.
Lesson #8 Topic(s): Medicines used against bacteria →Projector
and viruses
→Paper
Objectives:
→Pencil
❏ Students will be able to name the
medicines used for the treatment of
diseases caused by bacteria and viruses.
❏ They will be able to tell the medicines
used for each bacterial disease

DO NOW/Welcoming Ritual: can anyone

tell me how can we get rid of a virus?

AGENDA:
➢ Welcome!
➢ Asking students to revise what they
have learned so far
➢ Encouraging them to ask questions

IGNITE(Get students interested in topic,

preview knowledge/skills)
YouTube video:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?
v=oLPAodRN1b0

CHUNK/CHEW(What knowledge/skill is
being taught? How will you break it down &
model it for students?) name antibiotics used
for various diseases

REVIEW(How will students prove they

understand the target knowledge/skill?)
Students will be asked to conduct a research
on how antibiotics act and work? Ask them
to describe in detail what happens to any
bacteria when we take an antibiotic?

Ritual Closing//EXIT Ticket/Homework:

 - Reviewing the notes prepared in class
- Revising the lecture

Lesson #10 Topic(s): Revision →Projector

Objectives: →Paper
❏ Students will be able to complete the →Pencil/Pen
test as per the instructions of the
teacher. →Textbook
→
DO NOW/Welcoming Ritual:

AGENDA:
➢ Welcome and announcements!
➢ Asking them to revise so that they may
start the test

IGNITE(Get students interested in topic,

preview knowledge/skills) before starting the
test, providing a summary of what are
viruses and bacteria?

CHUNK/CHEW(What knowledge/skill is
being taught? How will you break it down &
model it for students?) I will provide students
with enough knowledge about viruses and
They will be encouraged to ask questions.

REVIEW(How will students prove they

understand the target knowledge/skill?)
Assessing the learning of students by the
tests completed by them. The test will
contain the following questions:
1. What is the
difference
between a virus
and a bacteria?
Write at least two
differences.
 2. How can we get
rid of any virus?
3. Which medicines
are used for
bacterial
diseases?
4. How many types
of viruses are
there?
5. What are
microorganisms?

Ritual Closing//EXIT Ticket/Homework:

Review more research papers on internet.

Lesson #10 Topic(s): End of Unit Test →Projector

Objectives: →computer with internet access
❏ Students will be able to differentiate →board with marker
between a virus and bacteria.
AGENDA:
➢ Welcome and announcements!
➢ Assignment – independent practice

Final assessment / assignment:

● Teacher will ask students to research
about the advantages of bacteria in daily
life.
● Each student is expected to draw a table
having two columns. In the first column
write the name of the bacteria and in the
second column write the advantage of
that bacteria.
● Students are allowed to use library and
internet sources to conduct this
research.
● Teacher will give some time i.e. 2 or 3
days to turn in this assignment.