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How do germs get inside of your body?

From Mystery Doug

How do germs get inside of your body?
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Summary

Mystery Doug takes on a real kid's question -- "How do germs get inside of your body?" -- and follows the clues. Germs sneak in through openings -- your mouth, nose, eyes, and cuts in your skin -- which is why washing up matters. A quick five-minute watch to spark curiosity and kick off a conversation.

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Discussion

Doug investigates a question kids really asked: "How do germs get inside of your body?"

  1. What was Doug's answer to today's question, in your own words?
  2. What surprised you most about germ, or what did you already know?
  3. What's one thing this makes you want to find out more about?

Quick work-a-long

Words to know: germ, infection, spread.

Try it: Explain the answer to "How do germs get inside of your body?" to someone at home using these three words, then write down one new question it made you wonder.