Lesson Plan
Germ Busters Lesson Plan
Students will learn how soap removes germs, master the six steps of effective handwashing, and demonstrate proper hygiene through hands-on experiments and guided practice.
Building solid hygiene habits empowers students to prevent illness, reduce germ spread, and support overall health while reinforcing scientific understanding of everyday health practices.
Audience
Time
Approach
Materials
Prep
Teacher Preparation
10 minutes
Step 1
Warm-Up Discussion
10 minutes
Step 2
Direct Instruction
10 minutes
Step 3
Glitter Germ Demo
15 minutes
Step 4
Clean Hands Practice
15 minutes
Step 5
Assessment & Reflection
5 minutes
Step 6
Cool-Down Activity
5 minutes
Slide Deck
Soap Science
What Are Germs?
Where Do Germs Live?
How Do Germs Spread?
How Does Soap Work?
Soap vs. Water
6 Steps to Clean Hands
Remember:
Activity
Worksheet
Cool Down
