SciShow
Biofilm: A New (Gross) Thing to Worry About
Slime is fun, except when it is the glue holding together the bacteria that makes you sick. This video explains what biofilm is, how it works, and why it is terrifying. It also focuses on the illnesses caused by biofilm, the way...
TED-Ed
How a Few Scientists Transformed the Way We Think About Disease
During the first few sniffles of a cold, you can't help wondering where you picked up the illness. Watch an Ed Ted video that details the difference between miasma theory and germ theory, and the ways that Dr. John Snow's research...
TED-Ed
How Do Germs Spread (and Why Do They Make Us Sick)?
Much the chagrin of mothers around the world, germs are everywhere; it's unavoidable. Learn how these microscopic invaders have evolved different ways of spreading from one host to another with this short instructional video.
Curated OER
Hand Washing
This is an in-service video intended for those in a position of caring for another. It describes how to and why you should wash your hands properly. It could be used at a teacher training course, shown to children or older learners....
Curated OER
Hand Washing with Soap and Water
It never hurts to show youngsters how to wash their hands. This video demonstrates the proper way one should wash their hands in order to slow the spread of germs or other contagions. Appropriate for any age or grade level.
PBS
Pbs Kids: Dragonfly Tv: The Show: Glo Germ
Is there a way to avoid spreading germs to our friends and families? Come along with Jordan and Sydney as they research this topic.
Science Friday Initiative
Science Friday: All Listeners Must Wash Hands
Mom told you to wash your hands, but do you? New research gets the dirt on our handwashing behaviors. [17:42]
Mocomi & Anibrain Digital Technologies
Mocomi: Coughing and Sneezing Etiquette
Short animated video explains the proper way to cough or sneeze to avoid spreading germs.