Lesson Plan

Germ Detectives Guide

Students will become 'germ detectives' by identifying common hotspots for germs in their environment and practicing effective hygiene techniques to eliminate them.

Teaching students where germs hide and how to remove them empowers them to adopt lifelong healthy habits, reducing illness spread in school and at home.

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Gather and Review Materials

10 minutes

Step 1

Introduction: What Are Germs?

5 minutes

Step 2

Explore Hidden Germs

10 minutes

Step 3

Classroom Germ Hunt

15 minutes

Step 4

Discuss Findings

5 minutes

Step 5

One New Habit Pledge

10 minutes

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Hidden Germs

Welcome students and introduce today’s detective adventure. Encourage excitement about finding hidden germs.

What Are Germs?

Ask students if they have heard the word “germs” before. Use simple everyday examples to connect.

Germ Vocabulary

Define key terms and show simple pictures if available. Check for understanding by asking volunteers to repeat definitions.

Where Do Germs Hide?

Engage students: have them point around the room or call out places they think might be germy.

Common Germ Hotspots

Show pictures or icons of each hotspot. Encourage students to point out any other hotspots in their classroom.

Seeing Germs with UV Light

Explain the UV light activity coming up. Emphasize that germs glow under UV so we can find them.

How to Eliminate Germs

Review effective ways to kill or remove germs. Demonstrate hand-washing motions if possible.

Let’s Hunt for Germs!

Transition to the Classroom Germ Hunt activity. Remind students to work safely and record their findings.

Review & Share

Wrap up the presentation. Prepare students to share their top findings before the pledge.

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Did You Spot the Germs

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