Summary
A short Operation Ouch biology clip. The doctors reveal the trillions of bacteria living all over your body -- and explain why many of them are helpful. Free on the official Operation Ouch YouTube channel.
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Ages 7+
Some gross-but-friendly body science (real footage) -- a quick preview is wise.
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Discussion questions
Discussion
Not all germs are bad -- lots of the bacteria on you are actually on your side.
- Where do helpful bacteria live on your body?
- How can bacteria be good for you?
- Why is hand-washing still a good idea?
Quick work-a-long
Vocabulary: bacteria, helpful, gut, germ, hygiene.
Try it: Draw an outline of a body and mark two places bacteria live.