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Glitter Germs

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Students discuss germs and where they come from. They participate in an experiment in which glitter is used to represent germs. They try different ways to get the glitter off, but they discover nothing works expect for washing their hands with soap and water. They discuss why it is important to wash your hands.

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K - 2nd
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Health
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