Summary
An Operation Ouch clip. The doctors explain why we sweat to cool down -- and why sweat sometimes smells, thanks to the bacteria on our skin. 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
Sweat keeps you from overheating -- the smell is just bacteria joining in.
- Why does your body sweat?
- How does sweating help cool you down?
- What actually makes sweat smell?
Quick work-a-long
Vocabulary: sweat, cool down, skin, bacteria, temperature.
Try it: Name a time you sweat a lot. Explain how it helped your body.