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Germs: Grades 3-5 Lesson PlanGerms: Grades 3-5 Lesson Plan
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Germs: Grades 3-5

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Young scholars investigate personal health issues by discussing germs.  In this contagious disease lesson plan, students identify ways germs infect our bodies and how we can best protect ourselves.  Young scholars discuss food preparation and safety while completing a report card worksheet.

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food safety, food, human body systems

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food safety, germs in our bodies, Health, human anatomy, health
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Grade
3rd - 5th
Subjects
Health
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Resource Type
Lesson Plans
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For Teacher Use
Duration
2 hrs
Instructional Strategies
Inquiry-Based Learning
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Fine Print: Educational Use

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