Summary
A full Operation Ouch episode. The doctors hunt for the trillions of tiny bacteria that live on and inside us -- and explain which ones help keep us healthy. Free on the official Operation Ouch YouTube channel.
Viewer safety
Ages 7+
Some gross-but-friendly body science (real footage) -- a quick preview is wise.
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Teaching resources
Discussion questions
Discussion
You're never alone -- trillions of microbes share your body, and many of them help you.
- Where on or in the body do bacteria live?
- Are all bacteria harmful? How do you know?
- Why is washing your hands still important?
Quick work-a-long
Vocabulary: bacteria, microbe, germ, gut, hygiene.
Try it: List three places bacteria live on your body. Circle one where washing helps most.