GERMS GROSS 

A webquest designed for 3rd grade Health
Designed by Ian Beichler
ibeich01@shepherd.edu

Germ

 

Introduction | The Task | Resources | The Process | Conclusion

 


Introduction

Many of us do not know that germs are all around us. LuckIly for us there are many ways to Prevent their spread and to protect ourselves from them.

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The Task

Your job is to understand what germs are, where they may be found, and how you can prevent them in various Scenarios. 

GERMS, Germs, Everywhere

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Resources

There is no reason to click on anything in these sites.  The answers can be found exactly where the site below takes you.  


                              http://www.lysol.com/topic_germs.shtml

                    http://www.teachkidshow.com/teach-your-child-prevention-of-germs/

                    http://www.kidshealth.org/kid/talk/qa/germs.html

                    http://www.scrubclub.org/site/villains.aspx

                    http://www.henrythehand.com/

                    http://www.doh.wa.gov/phepr/handbook/prevent.htm

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The Process

First Click on the Link ABove GERMS, germs, everywhere.  You may either write the questions on a piece of paper or print them from this page.

Next, use the links under resources to complete the questions.

After you have completed it, turn in your answers. These answers will be used as the evaluation tool for  students understanding of germs. 

Finally on a separate piece of paper create an illustration of how you could prevent the spread of germs either at home, school,  on yourself, or with your pets.

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Conclusion

Now that you know more about germs, you should be able to identify where germs are, what they can do to you, and how you can prevent spreading them.

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GROSS GERMS

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This page was updated November 2007, by Ian Beichler.

Contact Information: ibeich01@shepherd.edu 

This page was adapted from Bernie Dodge 's WebQuest_Template1.html by Tom March