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For Grades 7–12 teachers: examine how the use and regulation of antibiotics in Canadian food production protects human and animal health. 🎬 Watch the video here.
All lesson materials – including the video, Teacher Guide, and Student Worksheets – are free to order or available to download as fillable PDFs. These resources are designed to save prep time and support student learning in any classroom setting.
🌱 What Are Antibiotics?
Antibiotics kill or slow the growth of bacteria. They are a type of antimicrobial, “medicines used to prevent and treat infectious diseases in humans, animals, and plants.” (reference)
🎥 What’s in the Video?
The video explains what antibiotics are, how they are used to treat sick farm animals, withdrawal times, and the role of farmers, veterinarians, and government in preventing antimicrobial resistance and ensuring a safe food supply.
Activity Ideas
Choose activities from the Teacher Guide based on the specific learning outcomes of the course you are teaching.
👀 Student Viewing Guide
Have students complete the guide before and after watching the video. Allow time for class discussion of their responses.
👥 Share and Summarize
Students respond to a guiding question, share perspectives in groups, and write a one-sentence summary to discuss with the class.
❓ The Three Whys
Students reflect on antibiotic use by answering three “why” questions about its relevance personally, locally, and globally .
📍 The Clearest Point
Students write their clearest point on a sticky note. Each reads theirs aloud, and classmates with the same idea stand up to join them. Continue until all points are shared, then discuss key ideas as a class.
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Curriculum & Teacher Support
📚️ Subject Areas by Province
The Antibiotics in Food Production lesson connects with multiple subjects. The table below provides a quick overview of which subject areas are included in each province. For more detailed information, see the Curriculum Connections.
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Topic |
Alberta
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Saskatchewan |
Manitoba |
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Antibiotics in Food Production |
CTS, Science
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Biology, Health Education, Health Science, PAA
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Science, Social Studies, Technology Education |
📌 Extra Support
Check out “Responding to Student Questions” and “Teacher Background Information” in the Teacher Guide – these sections are designed to help you feel confident and prepared for the lesson.
Explore the lesson materials
Video
Learn how regulation of antibiotics in Canadian food production safeguards health. (~6 min)
Teacher Guide
Features a “Before the Lesson” checklist, background information, and activity ideas.
Student Viewing Guide
Students complete a viewing guide before and after the video then share responses.
Share and Summarize
Students respond to a guiding question, discuss in groups, and summarize learning.