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Germ Detective Lesson Plan

Students will explore the invisible world of germs through interactive drawing, slides, and a hands-on experiment, then practice healthy habits by creating a handwashing pledge.

Understanding how microbes live and spread empowers students to protect their health. By investigating germs and committing to proper handwashing, they develop lifelong hygiene habits that reduce illness.

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Material Review & Setup

10 minutes

Step 1

Warm-Up: Dirty vs. Clean Hands Quick Draw

5 minutes

Step 2

Exploration: Microscopic World Slides

10 minutes

Step 3

Experiment: Germ Growth Observation

20 minutes

Step 4

Cool-Down: Handwashing Pledge

10 minutes

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Slide Deck

Welcome to the Microscopic World!

What Are Microbes?

Types of Microbes

Germs Are Everywhere!

Zoomed-In Germs

Are All Microbes Bad?

How Do Germs Spread?

Hand Hotspots for Germs

Why Handwashing Works

Questions & Next Steps

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Activity

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Warm Up

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Cool Down

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What’s Under Your Fingernails?

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