Disease and the Immune Response · Human Systems

The Immune System

Investigating white blood cells, antibodies, and the body's multi layered defense strategy.

Key Questions

  1. 1How does the immune system distinguish between self and non self cells?
  2. 2What is the role of memory cells in providing long term immunity?
  3. 3What happens when the immune system overreacts to harmless substances?

NCCA Curriculum Specifications

NCCA: Junior Cycle - Biological WorldNCCA: Senior Cycle - Biology
Class/Year: 6th Year
Subject: The Living World: Foundations of Biology
Unit: Disease and the Immune Response
Period: Human Systems

Suggested Methodologies

Ready to teach this topic?

Generate a complete, classroom-ready active learning mission in seconds.

Generate a Custom MissionBrowse Lesson Plan Templates

More in Disease and the Immune Response

Pathogens and Infection

Identifying the types of bacteria, viruses, and fungi that cause illness in humans.

3 methodologies

Vaccines and Antibiotics

Analyzing the history and science of medical interventions against infectious disease.

2 methodologies

Browse curriculum by country

AmericasUSCAMXCLCOBR
EuropeUKIEFRDEESITNLPTSE
Asia & PacificINSGAU