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Kids Health: Why Should I Care About Germs
Feeling stuffy? Running a fever? Well, read through this article and learn about the different types of germs and what you can do to prevent them. Don't miss the link that includes articles to similar sites.
Read Works
Read Works: Meet the School Nurse
[Free Registration/Login Required] An informational text about the school nurse. A question sheet is available to help students build skills in reading comprehension.
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Centers for Disease Control: Bam! Your Body: The Buzz on Scuzz
Information on the role that hands play in the spread of germs and disease and how hand washing, if done properly, can keep you safe.
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Centers for Disease Control: Bam! Body and Mind: Hand Washing Experiment
By conducting two experiments, this lesson will help students discover the importance of thoroughly washing hands and the role that plays as a way to prevent the spread of disease.
HotChalk
Hot Chalk: Lesson Plans Page: Glitter Germs
This lesson plan is designed to give young students a concrete demonstration as to why they should wash their hands with soap and warm water so they will understand that germs are smaller than the eye can see.