Learners demonstrate the proper teeth brushing technique. In this dental hygiene lesson, students read the book I Know Why I Brush My Teeth and invite a dentist into the classroom to demonstrate the proper way to brush teeth.

Fourth graders explore diseases by identifying sanitation methods. In this germ prevention lesson, 4th graders identify the common ways germs are passed and the overall impact they have on human health. Students complete several germ...

Students read stories, conduct experiments and create graphs as they consider the importance of proper hygiene in maintaining their health. They identify the best way to wash hands and design handwashing posters for classroom placement.

Fifth graders examine virus transmission. In this health and nutrition lesson plan, 5th graders explore hand washing and food handling techniques that prevent food borne illnesses. Students name viruses and the diseases caused by them

Students research facts about Niger and Madagascar before reading a child's case study and answering questions about malaria prevention. They discuss healthy lifestyle, how bacteria and viruses can affect health and that following...

Join the fight against bacteria. An open investigation shows pupils different aspects of antimicrobial substances, such as disinfectants, deodorants, or plant oils. They design and conduct their own experiments on the effectiveness of...

Students recognize that safe food preparation is important to good health.  In this food safety lesson plan, students participate in an activity students separate, clean, chill, and cook food safely. Students use Glo Germ to find...

In these health care and grammar worksheets, students complete several activities that teach them about spa treatments, fitness center activities, doctor visits, conjunction usage, paragraph format, and word usage.

Young scholars investigate germs. In this cross curriculum health and biology lesson, students listen to Old Black Fly by Jim Aylesworth and identify ways in which flies spread germs. Young scholars discuss hand washing during a visit by...

Students demonstrate healthy hand-washing techniques. They mix water and soap flakes, and create snow soap sculptures.

This personal hygiene PowerPoint demonstrates the importance of washing hands. The slides display several photos of proper hand washing techniques and reasons why it is important to wash your hands.

Students examine how germs are spread. In this bird flu lesson, students read articles containing information about the bird flu and how to prevent bird flu, washing hands and germs. Students discuss these articles, participate in...

Study the nutrition of elderly people and how it helps them to remain independent and healthy.  Learners investigative the nutrition concerns of the elderly. MyPlate, vitamine requirements and sensory changes in the elderly are...

Identify behaviors that promote health and demonstrate personal hygiene.

Fifth graders examine how good health depends upon many things, including heredity, lifestyle, personality traits, mental health, attitudes, and the environment.

Fifth graders review the Food Pyramid. They examine several breakfast cereal labels and determine how much sugar is in each. They discuss these amounts and whether or not they are surprised by the results. They discuss the amount of...

Second graders participate in a game in which they discover tips for a healthy lifestyle. They discuss that the decisions they make now affect the rest of their lives. They ask any questions they have to end the lesson plan.

Young scholars explore shape perceptions. In this body image lesson, students take measurements of childrens' toys and use ratios to determine what the dolls would look like if they were real human people. Young scholars discuss the...

In an introductory activity, youngsters take a pre-assessment quiz, get a grasp of a gram of mass, and then estimate the mass of microorganisms that live within a human body. Using Glo Germ™, a material that allows you to simulate the...

Students review proper hand washing techniques and make a recipe. In this cooking lesson plan, students explore how to wash their hands properly before cooking and how to make a few edible treats.

Students wash cinnamon off of their hands in a variety of ways to learn proper ways to disinfect. In this washing hands lesson plan, students use water, soap, cooking spray, and other ingredients to wash hands and talk about the results.

Students conduct a survey about hand washing. They view the results and examine "Infection Charts". They research diseases and talk about the importance of handwashing and how they could improve their hand washing habits.

High schoolers apply Glo-Germ to their hands to see the amount of germs on their skin. As a class, they watch a demonstration on how to properly watch their hands to prevent the spread of disease. To end the lesson, they are introduced...

Students investigate how product endorsements can be a form of propaganda. They analyze various shampoo ads, discuss celebrity endorsements and unreliable testimony, and create a written non-propaganda ad for or against a celebrity...