Microorganisms Knowledge Organiser — KS2
A KS2 knowledge organiser on microorganisms — bacteria, viruses, fungi, and useful microbes. Covers food spoilage, disease, the immune system, and how we use microorganisms beneficially.
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Learning objective
Identify types of microorganism, explain how they cause illness and food spoilage, and describe how microorganisms are used beneficially in food production and medicine.
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