Germs and Handwashing for Health

Grade 3 Science Staying Healthy Every Day

What Are Germs?

Tiny living things too small to see Some germs can make us sick Some germs help keep us healthy Two main types: bacteria and viruses

Germ Spread Experiment

We'll use glitter as pretend germs 4 volunteers will get 'germs' on their hands Watch how the glitter spreads when we touch This shows how real germs travel!

How Do Germs Spread?

Think about what you just saw! How did the 'germs' move from person to person? What other ways might germs travel?

5 Steps to Proper Handwashing

Practice Time!

Pair up with a classmate Practice the 5 handwashing steps Use paper towels to dry Sing 'Happy Birthday' twice while scrubbing!

Germ Detective Quiz!

What is a germ? Can we see germs with our eyes? How do germs spread? How can we stop germs from spreading?

Remember This!

Clean hands save lives! Wash your hands often to stay healthy You are now germ detectives!