Teacher's Guide: Germs (Grades 3 To 5)
Grades 3 to 5 Personal Health SeriesGermsKidsHealth.org/classroomTeacher’s GuideWhy do you wash your hands before you eat? Why do you cover your nose when yousneeze? One word: Germs! Germs are tiny living organisms that can cause disease.The following discussion questions and activities will help your students learn abouthow they can avoid spreading germs and getting sick.This guide includes: Standards Related Links Discussion Questions Activities for StudentsRelated KidsHealth LinksArticles for Kids:What Are Germs? Reproducible ling Out With ColdsKidsHealth.org/kid/ill injure/sick/colds.htmlStandardsWhat Is an Ear Infection?This guide correlates withthe following National HealthEducation Standards:Students will: Comprehend concepts relatedto health promotion anddisease prevention to enhancehealth. Demonstrate the ability toaccess valid information andproducts and services toenhance health. Demonstrate the ability topractice health-enhancingbehaviors and avoid or reducehealth risks. Demonstrate the ability toadvocate for personal, family,and community health.KidsHealth.org/kid/ill injure/sick/ear infection.htmlA Kid’s Guide to FeverKidsHealth.org/kid/ill injure/sick/fever.htmlA Kid’s Guide to ShotsKidsHealth.org/kid/stay healthy/body/guide shots.htmlWhy Do I Need to Wash My Hands?KidsHealth.org/kid/talk/qa/wash hands.htmlBeing Safe in the KitchenKidsHealth.org/kid/stay healthy/food/safe in kitchen.htmlFood PoisoningKidsHealth.org/kid/ill injure/sick/food poisoning.htmlDiscussion QuestionsNote: The following questions are written in language appropriate for sharing withyour students.1.What are germs? How do they make people feel? Are all germs the same?2.Not all bacteria are bad for your body. When can some kinds of bacteria helpkeep you healthy?3.When germs attack, your immune system comes to your body’s defense! Howdoes your body fight germs and infections? What can you do to protect yourselffrom infections?Your state’s school health policies:nasbe.org/HealthySchools/States/State Policy.asp 2006 The Nemours Foundation/KidsHealth. Reproduction permitted for individual classroom use.
Grades 3 to 5 Personal Health SeriesGermsActivities for StudentsNote: The following activities are written in language appropriate for sharing with your students.Attack of the Germs: The Body Fights BackObjectives:Students will: Demonstrate knowledge of germs and how they can cause disease Explain how the human body responds to germsMaterials: Computer with Internet accessScript Paper handout (available at: ms handout1.pdf) or penand paperClass Time:45 minutesActivity:Congratulations! You’ve been hired to write the script for the next blockbuster movie, “Attack of the Germs: TheBody Fights Back.” But first, do some research by reading the articles on KidsHealth to learn about the differenttypes of germs, how they can spread and cause disease, and how the immune system responds. Once you have yourfacts straight, make a list of the different characters, including the germs, the mucus, the white blood cells, and,of course, the unsuspecting human who doesn’t realize that germs have invaded his or her body but isn’t feeling toowell. Remember, the movie’s producers will be checking for accurate facts about germs and a clear description ofhow the human body fights infections.Extensions:1.How do shots protect you from disease? In the sequel to your movie, “Shots,” how would the germ character act?What would the immune system say?2.There is no vaccine or shot to stop you from catching a cold, but there are things you can do to make yourselffeel better while you wait for your cold to go away. Take a poll of kids in your school: What do they do to feelbetter when they have a cold? Then make a bar graph to show the results from your poll. 2006 The Nemours Foundation/KidsHealth. Reproduction permitted for individual classroom use.
Grades 3 to 5 Personal Health SeriesGermsInspection TimeObjectives:Students will: Demonstrate knowledge of healthy practices to avoid or reduce the risk of infections Describe ways in which healthy behaviors and environments promote good healthMaterials: Computer with Internet accessRestaurant Report Card handout (available at: ms handout2.pdf)Class Time:40 minutesActivity:To stop the spread of germs in a restaurant, it’s important for the kitchen to be clean. Your town’s healthdepartment has appointed you Chief Kitchen Inspector. Your job is to visit kitchens around town and give them agrade on how well they’re keeping germs out of the food, from the raw stage to the time it’s on someone’s plate. Butfirst you have to do some research. Check out the articles on KidsHealth to learn what to do to prevent the spreadof germs, especially during food preparation. Once you have the facts, make a list of what you will check during theinspection. Your supervisors at the health department will be checking to make sure your inspection is complete.Extensions:1.In a group, role-play a kitchen inspection, with some students as the kitchen staff and restaurant owner andwith others as health inspectors. Does the kitchen meet the standards on your Restaurant Report Card? Doesanything need improvement?2.Washing your hands is the best way to stop germs from spreading, but a lot of people don’t know how to washtheir hands properly. Design a poster for the restaurant kitchen describing, step by step, how to wash hands. Besure to include when it’s important to wash hands.Reproducible MaterialsHandout: Script e/germs handout1.pdfHandout: Restaurant Report /germs handout2.pdfKidsHealth.org is devoted to providing the latest children’s health information. The site, which is widelyrecommended by educators, libraries, and school associations, has received the “Teachers’ Choice Awardfor the Family” and the prestigious Pirelli Award for “Best Educational Media for Students.” KidsHealth comesfrom the nonprofit Nemours Foundation. Check out www.KidsHealth.org to see the latest additions! 2006 The Nemours Foundation/KidsHealth. Reproduction permitted for individual classroom use.
Personal Health SeriesGermsName:Date:Script PaperInstructions: Use this paper to draw your characters and write your script for “Attack of the Germs: The Body Fights Back.” :Character:Character:Character 2006 The Nemours Foundation/KidsHealth. Reproduction permitted for individual classroom use.
Personal Health SeriesGermsName:Date:Instructions: Make a list of what you will check during your kitchen inspection.G GoodN Needs ImprovementF Eeew! Close this kitchen at once! Restaurant Report Card In a healthy kitchen. CommentsGradeRefrigerated cooked food isused within 5 days. 2006 The Nemours Foundation/KidsHealth. Reproduction permitted for individual classroom use.
Grades 3 to 5 Personal Health Series Germs Why do you wash your hands before you eat? Why do you cover your nose when you sneeze? One word: Germs! Germs are tiny living organisms that can cause disease. The following discussion questions and activities will help your students learn about how they can avoid spreading germs and getting sick.
Coronavirus germs live in people’s throats and mouths. When someone who has the coronavirus coughs or sneezes or breathes out, the germs come out of their mouth in tiny drops of water. It’s easy to get the coronavirus germs from inside your body on your hands when you touch your nose or your mouth. If the person with the coronavirus germs on their hands uses a door, the invisible germs can .
1 Clean surfaces like doorknobs and desks every day. 2 Cover your mouth when you sneeze or cough. 3 Wash your hands often. GROSS! GERMS CAN LIVE FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS ON DESKS, TOYS, AND BOOKS. What Exactly ARE Germs? Germs are everywhere! They live in the air, the soil, the water, and even in our bodies. Some germs are helpful, but some of .
defend itself against germs once they get into your body? Read through the articles at TeensHealth.org to learn about germs and how your immune system responds to them. Next, work individually or in small groups to create a digital presentation or chart to show what happens to your body after harmful germs have entered your system.
2 apples Paring knife 2 plates "Skin: A Shield Against Germs" handout Art supplies (colored pencils, markers, crayons) Class Time: 5 minutes a day for 5 days Activity: Germs are on tables, on the floor, in the air - everywhere. Some even live on your skin. But your skin helps keep you from getting sick from germs by blocking them from getting .File Size: 838KB
from invisible germs and attack any that dare to invade your body. Your skin cells make a thick dead cell layer. It is impossible for germs to penetrate this. Cells up your nose and down your lungs are fringed with microscopic hairs that waft away dirt, dust, and germs. They also make sticky mucus (mew-cuss) to trap germs. Well, we didn’t .
agreements to Miss Gasser. Music Class is requesting cleaning supplies to help keep germs away. Sanitizing wipes and hand sanitizer can help reduce the spread of germs and reduce sickness in our school. We love to share instruments and music, but not germs. Ms. Davis, 4th Grade Teacher Interview by: Ellie Burt, 5th Grade Student
by using soap (or detergent) and water to physically remove germs from surfaces. This process does not necessarily kill germs, but by removing them, it lowers their numbers and the risk of spreading infection. Disinfecting kills germs on surfaces or objects. Disinfecting works
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