Science Buddies
Science Buddies: Spread the Soap, Not the Germs
Washing your hands is the best way to prevent the spread of germs. But germs can be tricky; they find nooks and crannies to hide in, so it takes good hand-washing technique to get rid of them. This science project investigates which...
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Nsf International: Nsf Scrub Club
Keep yourself clean, kill bacteria, and stay healthy all year long by washing your hands (and under your fingernails) with warm soapy water. Play the "6 Steps Game" to learn how to properly clean your hands, meet the "villains" that...
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Nsf International: Scrub Club: 6 Steps to Wash Your Hands
See if you can put all six of the steps to proper handwashing in order while learning about how to prevent the spread of infection.
National Health Museum
Access Excellence: Handwashing
Discusses how handwashing can prevent spread of infection if practiced regularly and properly.
American Geosciences Institute
American Geosciences Institute: Earth Science Week: Wash This Way!
Students use glitter to test the effectiveness of hand washing.
Utah Education Network
Uen: Washing Hands
Lesson teaching about the importance of washing one's hands to prevent the spread of germs. Includes several simple experiments.
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Gympanzees: Hand/eye Coordination
This page contains hand eye coordination exercises, games, videos, and activities for children and young people with all abilities and disabilities. Also includes a great video to encourage handwashing skills.
NC State University
The Engineering Place: Germs
A lesson in why it is important to wash your hands so as to prevent the spread of germs.
About Kids Health
About Kids Health: Handwashing
The best way to prevent transmission of disease is good hand hygiene. Learn about proper handwashing with this illustrated article.