Theme One - The World
of Germs |
| Title |
Description |
| What are Germs? |
Students learn about good and bad germs, specifically bacteria and
viruses that can cause illness. |
| Microbe Math |
Bacteria made of modeling clay are the key to this math-based
activity in which students learn to appreciate the speed with
which germs multiply. |
| What's Growing on Your
Hands? |
A seed-germination experiment on paper towel "hands"
shows students what kinds of conditions are necessary for bacteria
growth. |
| Public Opinion Poll |
Students survey people's understanding about how diseases
are transmitted and analyze the results. |
| Sneezes Away |
Students learn how bacteria multiply and how they can be spread
after sneezing. |
| Handing Out Germs |
Students exchange squares of paper in this music-driven activity
that stimulates the spread of germs from person to person by
touch. |
Theme Two - "Skin"formation |
| Layers of Protection |
Students visualize the layers of skin and learn how, together,
they protect people. |
| Shake and Flake |
Through this demonstration, students witness how skin flakes
off daily and learn of its remarkable ability to regenerate
itself. |
| Skin Prints |
Students learn about the different types of skin on their
bodies. |
| Skin Jigsaw Puzzle |
Students examine a cross-section of an orange and "piece
together" an understanding of human skin. |
| Zero in on Zits |
Students learn that keeping their hands clean can help prevent
skin aggravation. |
Theme Three - Living Healthy |
| Spell it Out |
This vocabulary-rich lesson allows students to use their creative
energies to write acrostic poetry about hygiene issues. |
| Getting the Word Out |
Students practice public speaking through health-related messaging. |
| High Fivers |
Students recognize and reward their peers for good hand hygiene
practices. |
| Go Away, Germs! |
Students test their knowledge of germs and hygiene by completing
a crossword puzzle and a word hunt. |
| Wellness Bingo |
This fun activity ties things up by checking students' knowledge
of health and hygiene concepts. |
