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Glitter Germs

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Students participate in a fun experiment involving glitter that teaches young children the importance of why they should wash their hands with soap and warm water. They explore that germs can easily spread if they don't properly wash their hands.

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germs, sanitation

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germs, sanitation, health
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Grade
K - 3rd
Subjects
Health
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For Teacher Use
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Year
2000

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