Penicillin

Famous Things

Int
Teens & Adults
Grades 6–12

In this lesson, students read about the discovery and early use of penicillin. They review new vocabulary and discuss antibiotics.

This content may not be appropriate for all students. Teacher discretion is advised.

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Focus

topic-based
academic
4-skills
innovation & technology
health & safety
history

Vocabulary

stale
researcher
discovery
journal
experiment
vast quantities
wounds
allergic
life-threatening
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