Germ Fighters (Level 2)
This activity module aims for children to build awareness and understanding about germs and how to keep themselves healthy and prevent sickness through handwashing. The learning objectives are to identify two types of germs called 'bacteria' and 'viruses' that can cause an illness, and to demonstrate how to stay healthy and prevent sickness by washing hands properly.
Aim: Introduce children to the concept of germs.
Ignite interest – engage kids in conversation about what they know about germs.
Time: 10 minutes
Aim: Show how germs are everywhere & our body’s defense system fights off germs in 2 ways.
Ignite interest – engage kids in conversation about what they know about germs.
Time: 25 minutes
Aim: Show how germs are often spread by hands touching the face.
Ignite interest – engage kids in conversation about what they know about germs.
Time: 20 minutes
Aim: To discover how often we touch our faces because it is a major way germs can enter our bodies.
Ignite interest – engage kids by conducting a scientific experiment related to germs.
Time: 10 minutes
Aim: To understand the two different forms of disease-causing germs.
Ignite interest – engage kids in conversation about how germs can be both good and bad for us.
Time: 10 minutes
Aim: To build good handwashing skills to help prevent the spread of germs.
Ignite interest – engage kids in conversation about how germs can be both good and bad for us, and that there are specific types of germs we should know about.
Time: 25 minutes
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