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Chemists and How
They Have Made an
Impact on Our
Lives
Louis Pasteur – His Discoveries and Legacy
SHS – General Science – T1 – L11
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Learning Objectives
•By the end of the lesson, you should be able to:
•Trace the timeline of Pasteur’s scientific
breakthroughs.
•Explain how his discoveries improved human health
and industries.
•Discuss the significance of pasteurization, vaccination,
and germ theory.
•Appreciate the lasting impact of chemists like Pasteur
on modern life.
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“Fact or Myth: The Germ Debate”
(Quick Poll or Reaction Game)
“Fact” or “Myth”:
•1. “Diseases are caused by bad air.”
•2. “Boiling milk keeps it fresh longer.”
•3. “Vaccines can protect us from deadly
diseases.”
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Meet Louis Pasteur
• Born in France (1822–1895)
• Chemist and microbiologist
• Known for pasteurization,
germ theory, and vaccine
development
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The Problem Before Pasteur
Before Pasteur, people believed:
• Diseases came from “bad air.”
• Microbes appeared spontaneously in
spoiled food.
• Hygiene wasn’t important in medicine.
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Pasteur’s Breakthroughs –
Timeline Overview
Year Discovery Impact
1855 Bacteria in drinks Discovery of spoilage microbes
1864 Germ Theory Foundation of microbiology
1865 Silkworm disease Saved French silk industry
1879 Vaccine discovery Birth of immunization
1885 Rabies vaccine Protected humans from rabies
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Pasteurization in Food Safety
Definition: A process of heating liquids to
kill harmful bacteria.
Impact: Keeps milk, wine, and juice safe
for consumption.
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Vaccines for Disease Prevention
•Discovery: First vaccines against anthrax
and rabies.
Impact: Opened the door for modern
immunization programs.
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Improved Hygiene and Sanitation
•Theory: Germs cause infection.
Impact: Led to sterilization and hygiene
practices in hospitals.
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Advancements in Microbiology
•Contribution: Established microbiology
as a new branch of science.
Impact: Understanding of bacteria,
fermentation, and immunity.
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Protection of the Wine and Silk
Industries
•Discovery: Identified causes of wine
spoilage and silkworm disease.
Impact: Saved two major French
industries from collapse.
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Activity – Pasteur’s Scientific
Solutions (Intro)
•Activity: Group challenge!
“Each team will solve a problem using
Pasteur’s discoveries.”
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First Challenge
•A hospital is struggling with infections
after surgery. Some doctors believe
diseases come from “bad air.”
•👉 What experiment from Pasteur could
help prove the real cause?
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Second Challenge
•Farmers complain that milk spoils too
fast, making people sick.
•👉 What process can they use to keep
milk safe longer?
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Third Challenge
•A child was bitten by a rabid dog.
Barangay health workers don’t know what
to do.
•👉 What method could help protect
people from rabies?
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Fourth Challenge
•Some scientists argue that bacteria
appear randomly in spoiled food.
•👉 What experiment could prove
microorganisms come from other living
things?
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Extend: Pasteur’s Scientific Impact
Symposium (Intro)
•“Join the roundtable! Discuss Pasteur’s
influence on science, ethics, and modern
society.”
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Symposium Topics (Per Category)
• Each slide contains guide questions and possible answers.
• Historical Significance:
• • Pasteur’s germ theory revolutionized disease prevention.
• • His vaccines reduced epidemics.
• Ethical & Societal Impact:
• • Led to public health laws and vaccination campaigns.
• • If not for him, modern medicine would lag behind.
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Symposium Topics (Per Category)
• Connection to Modern Science:
• • mRNA vaccines, antibiotics, probiotics all trace roots to
Pasteur.
• • Scientists today face ethical and social challenges similar
to his.
• Application Scenarios:
• • First response: isolate, sanitize, vaccinate.
• • Pasteur today might research emerging diseases or
bioengineering.
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Historical Significance
•Guide Questions:
•• How did Pasteur’s experiments
change the understanding of disease
prevention?
•• Which contribution had the most
lasting impact on modern medicine?
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Ethical & Societal Impact
•Guide Questions:
•• How did Pasteur’s discoveries affect
public health policies?
•• If Pasteur hadn’t done his
experiments, how might healthcare look
today?
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Connection to Modern Science
•Guide Questions:
•• What modern advancements build on
Pasteur’s work?
•• Compare the challenges of Pasteur’s
time and today’s scientists.
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Application Scenarios
•Guide Questions:
•• How would Pasteur’s principles help in
a new disease outbreak?
•• If Pasteur were alive today, what
problems might he study?
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Quick Check Assessment
•1. What process kills bacteria in milk?
•2. Who proved that germs cause
diseases?
•3. What vaccine did Pasteur create in
1885?
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Exhibit: Performance Task
•Create an infographic or poster:
“How Louis Pasteur Changed the
World.”
•Highlight his major discoveries and their
modern applications.
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Reflection
•“Louis Pasteur: The Chemist Who Saved
Millions of Lives”
•• What discovery of Pasteur do you
think is most useful today?
•• How do chemists improve our daily
lives?
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