Welcome to 1st

Grade!

Fabiola Epigmenio Leandro

EDU214
Today’s Lesson
We will be discussing
germs and what it does

Using your
imagination, what do
you think germs are?
What are Germs?
Some children may think of
germs as worms or other nasty
things. Bacteria, however, are
tiny organisms or organisms
that can cause disease.
Bacteria are so small and
insidious that they can sneak
into our bodies unnoticed. It
is important to wash our hands
frequently to not spread
bacteria and germs.
Germ Video
Here is a video on how
bacteria works and ways
to prevent germs

Wash Your Hands Lyric Video - The

Kiboomers Preschool Songs &
Nursery Rhymes about Germs -
YouTube
Germ Worksheet
We will be working on this worksheet to have a better
understanding about germs

Materials you will need:

- Pencil
- Eraser
- Crayons
- Creativity
Teaching Kids About Germs | Sara J Creations
Activity #1
HOT POTATO GERM EXCHANGE:

Taking a sponge dusted

with flour or cornstarch
(representing the germs)
students will sit in a
circle. Each student will
pass the sponge to each
other for 30 to 60
seconds to see how easily
germs can be spread.
Activity #2
GERM VS SOAP READ ALOUD: We will read a book about germs,
after the book is finished, I will have students share their
thoughts about the book. What was your favorite part of the
book? Why?
Germs vs Soap - Read Aloud - YouTube
H omework
For homework students will have a coloring sheet to do at
home for fun, as they are coloring they will be able to
identify the importance of washing their hands.

Black And White Boy Washing Hands Stock Illustration - Download Image Now - Washing Hands, Bacterium, Black And White - iStock
(istockphoto.com)

Materials you will need:

- Pencil
- Crayons/Markers
- Eraser
- Thinking Brain
BRAIN BREAK !!!

Students will gather all their thoughts

together,release all their wiggles out, and stretch
out
Wrapping it up
That is all for today my wonderful kiddos, I hope we learned
the great importance of germs and how to properly wash our
hands

We starting off the school year good, I cannot wait to see

what the future holds for you all!