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- 6th - 12th
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Students explore the ethical and political justifications for defensive research in germ warfare. They attempt to create a treaty that clearly defines acceptable and unacceptable practices in this controversial area. Full Review »
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- 6th - 12th
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Students consider some common beliefs about germs and then create public service announcements that debunk a particular misconception. Full Review »
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- 1st
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Students explore the characteristics of germs and the body's immune system. They view and identify bacteria and viruses, model correct techniques for washing hands and brushing teeth and explore how scientific discoveries help to reduce illnesses. Full Review »
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- 1st
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Students looks at germs through a microscope and identify two that can make us sick. They compare their mouth before and after they brush their teeth and practice proper hand washing techniques. They study the impact of Edward Jenner and Louis Pasteur. Full Review »
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- Kindergarten - 8th
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Students observe how germs grow on three germ covered potato slices and one control slice. They study the scientific method, how germs form and the importance of hand washing. Full Review »
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- Kindergarten - 5th
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Students conduct a simple experiment to demonstrate the way germs travel. They place various colors of glitter on their hands, shake hands with classmates, and write down their observations of how they spread the glitter. Full Review »
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- Kindergarten - 2nd
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Students explore and identify how germs are spread. They create a poster detailing how some diseases can be prevented with good health habits, such as hand washing. Working in groups, students recall the role of nurses in our community and identify 3 key facts about Clara Barton through a puppet show. Lesson links are included. Full Review »
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- 12th
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Students work in groups to research a scientist that studied germ theory. They work as a class to build a time line about the development of germ theory. A list of scientists is included in the lesson. Following the research, students complete a lab where they prepare bacterial cultures, and test cleaning wipes efficiency in killing germs. Full Review »
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- 2nd - 3rd
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Students explore the transmission of germs. They investigate the effect that hand washing has on the number of germs on their hands use hand lotion containing glitter. Full Review »
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- 2nd
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Students investigate how germs spread from one person to another. Using glitter to represent germs, they demonstrate how germs spread by shaking each other's hands and observing how the glitter on them spreads, demonstrate proper hand washing techniques, and sequence picture cards in the correct hand washing order. Full Review »
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