HotChalk
Hot Chalk: Lesson Plans Page: Glitter Germs
This lesson plan is designed to give young students a concrete demonstration as to why they should wash their hands with soap and warm water so they will understand that germs are smaller than the eye can see.
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.
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Centers for Disease Control: Preventing the Flu: Questions and Answers
Find simple answers to several common questions about the flu including: "How does the flu spread?" "What are the symptoms of the flu?" "How long is a person contagious?" "What is the difference between a cold and the flu?" "At what age...
PBS
Pbs Learning Media: Pre K 12 Resources for New School Routines: Caring for Each Other: Pre K and K
These weekly activities are cross-curricular but emphasize Social-Emotional Learning, Math, and Literacy development. This week, explore caring for each other.
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Centers for Disease Control: Bam! Body and Mind: Hand Washing Experiment
By conducting two experiments, this lesson plan will help students discover the importance of thoroughly washing hands and the role that plays as a way to prevent the spread of disease.
Curated OER
Kids Health: Why Should I Care About Germs
Feeling stuffy? Running a fever? Well, read through this article and learn about the different types of germs and what you can do to prevent them. Don't miss the link that includes articles to similar sites.
Other
Do Bugs Need Drugs?: Antibiotics Guide
This non-profit organization provides information for healthcare professionals, the public, teachers, parents, children, daycares and assisted living sites.
Curated OER
Web Gallery of Art: Woman Washing Her Hands
An image of "Woman Washing Her Hands", created by Eglon Van Der Neer in 1675 (Oil on panel, 49 x 40 cm).
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...
Curated OER
Web Gallery of Art: Small Passion: 20. Pilate Washing His Hands
An image of "Small Passion: 20. Pilate Washing His Hands", created by Albrecht Durer in 1511 (Woodcut).
Curated OER
Web Gallery of Art: Pilate Washing His Hands (No. 9)
An image of "Pilate Washing his Hands (No. 9)", created by Albrecht Durer in 1512 (Engraving, 117 x 75 mm).
Curated OER
Web Gallery of Art: Pilate Washing His Hands
An image of "Pilate Washing His Hands", created by Giambologna in 1598 (Bronze).
Curated OER
Web Gallery of Art: Pilate Washing His Hands
An image of "Pilate Washing his Hands", created by Mattia Preti in 1663 (Oil on canvas, 206 x 185 cm).
Curated OER
Web Gallery of Art: Pilate Washing His Hands
An image of "Pilate Washing His Hands", created by Lorenzo Ghiberti from 1403-24 (Gilded bronze).
Curated OER
Web Gallery of Art: Pilate Washing His Hands
An image of "Pilate Washing his Hands", created by Jan Lievensz (Panel).
Curated OER
Washing the Hands
A series of photos illustrating the Islamic practice of ritual washing before they present themselves to God.
Other
Save Your Smile: Get Your Child to Brush
An article with information on how to encourage a child to brush his/her teeth and how to encourage children to be enthusiastic about this necessary personal hygiene step.
BioEd Online
Bio Ed Online: Safe Food Preparation
Do you always wash your hands before preapring food? Simple things that can be done during food preparation reduce the risk of food contamination. For this activity students learn how to safely prepare a fun treat in class- fruit ice cream.
Akron Children's Hospital
Akron Children's Hospital: Kidshealth: Flu Center
Learn all about the flu and how to prevent it by washing your hands, protecting yourself, stopping the spread, and boosting your immune system.
Other
Jefferson County Schools: Health Presentations
A collection of PowerPoint presentations prepared by teachers that can be used for teaching about health. Several of the presentations are games that can be done with the class.
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Centers for Disease Control: Stopping the Spread of Germs at Home, Work & School
This page lists "good health habits" to help prevent the spread of the flu and links to pages on handwashing and resources for stopping germs and flu virus in school and work environments.
National Health Museum
Access Excellence: Handwashing
Discusses how handwashing can prevent spread of infection if practiced regularly and properly.
Curated OER
Kids Health: What Are Germs? (Spanish)
A friendly web site that gives good explanations of what germs are and what they do. You can learn how to protect yourself from them here as well.
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