In this section of STFC's Seeing Science, two lessons allow students to explore how scientists work to control the outbreak of a disease. Can anthrax, a deadly disease lead to a cure for cancer? Early results using powerful x-rays produced in a particle accelerator known as a synchrotron suggest that it might.

These lessons are designed to be taught after lessons four and five of the QCA scheme of work.

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Key Stage Three: Anthrax Lessons

In this resource from the Science and Technology Facilities Council (STFC)'s Seeing Science website, students use data and evidence to identify a mystery disease, watch a cartoon on the history of vaccination which will allow them to answer questions on Jenner's work and role play the outbreak of a 'new'...