Unit Award Scheme

116511 HOW THE BODY FIGHTS DISEASE

In successfully completing this unit, the Learner will have

Evidence needed

shown knowledge of

1what a communicable disease isSummary sheet
2the immune system helping to defend the body against diseaseSummary sheet
3vaccinations and their role in preventing diseaseSummary sheet
4the role of antibiotics in treating certain diseasesSummary sheet

demonstrated the ability to

5name three types of pathogensStudent completed work
6list three of the non-specific defence systems of the human bodyStudent completed work
7name the type of blood cell that helps defend against pathogensStudent completed work
8research key information about two common diseases, including the pathogens that cause them, how they are spread and how they are treatedSummary sheet
9present their findings in the form of a poster, video or audio clip.Student completed work

All outcomes recorded on an AQA Summary Sheet

Approved 3 November 2021Level - Level One