Lesson Plan
Hand Hygiene Deep Dive
Equip 10th graders with science-backed handwashing skills through interactive demos and a mastery quiz, fostering lifelong hygiene habits.
Proper handwashing reduces germ transmission, keeps students healthy, and reinforces science literacy by connecting microbiology concepts to real-life practice.
Audience
Time
Approach
Materials
Prep
Setup And Review
10 minutes
Step 1
Introduction & Germ Hook
5 minutes
Step 2
Science Slide Deck
10 minutes
Step 3
Laughing Lab Demo
15 minutes
Step 4
Mastery Quiz
5 minutes
Step 5
Wrap-Up & Reflection
5 minutes
Slide Deck
Soap & Science: How Handwashing Fights Germs
Invisible Enemies: What Are Germs?
Cell Membranes & Soap Chemistry
Breaking Down the Germ Shield
Scrub Time: Why 20 Seconds?
Step-by-Step Handwashing
Key Takeaways & Next Steps
Activity
Quiz
Handwashing Mastery Quiz
