Germs & Your Health
Safety
grades 4-8
By exploring the science of health and germs, Bill Nye the Science Guy shows students how hand-washing, getting nutritious foods, and getting enough exercise and sleep can help the human body fight illness.
AS a UL Safety ambassador, health world CAN provide THIS program free of charge thanks to the generous support of underwriters laboratories (UL).
topics
covred
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Germ Transmission (Direct and Indirect Contact)
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Communicable and Non-Communicable diseases
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Effective hand washing
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Bacteria and Viruses
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How to maintain a healthy immune system
Objectives
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Students will understand bacteria and viruses and how they are spread
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Students will understand that the most effective way to avoid spreading germs is to wash hands
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Students will identify ways to maintain a healthy immune system
Standards
met
NATIONAL HEALTH STANDARDS MET
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Standard 7: Students will demonstrate the ability to practice health-enhancing behaviours and avoid or reduce health risks
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Standard 8: Students will demonstrate the ability to advocate for personal, family, and community health
NATIONAL SCIENCE STANDARDS MET
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Content Standard C: Life Science
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Content Standard F: Science in Personal and Social Perspectives