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What are some tips to help fight germs?

From Mystery Doug

What are some tips to help fight germs?
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Summary

Mystery Doug takes on a real kid's question -- "What are some tips to help fight germs?" -- and follows the clues. Wash your hands well, cover coughs and sneezes, and keep your hands off your face -- simple habits that stop germs from spreading. A quick five-minute watch to spark curiosity and kick off a conversation.

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Discussion questions

Discussion

Doug investigates a question kids really asked: "What are some tips to help fight germs?"

  1. What was Doug's answer to today's question, in your own words?
  2. What surprised you most about hygiene, 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: hygiene, germ, prevent.

Try it: Explain the answer to "What are some tips to help fight germs?" to someone at home using these three words, then write down one new question it made you wonder.