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Germs

From Bill Nye the Science Guy · 1995

Germs
23 min3rd4th5th6thScienceHealth
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Summary

Bill goes after the tiny living things that can make us sick and shows simple habits - like handwashing - that keep germs from spreading.

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Discussion

Bill goes after the tiny living things that can make us sick and shows simple habits - like handwashing - that keep germs from spreading..

  1. Why are germs so hard to see?
  2. How do germs travel from person to person?
  3. What's one simple habit that stops germs from spreading?

Quick work-a-long

Vocabulary: germ, bacteria, hygiene.

Try it: Explain the steps of proper handwashing and why each step matters.