By Priscilla Robinson
This summer, during a visit to Mammoth Cave National Park in Kentucky, I had an experience that reminded me of why teachers and parents should emphasize good hygiene and disease prevention habits to our children. Whether fungal, bacterial, or viral, pathogens can be real threats to humans—and to wildlife. Preventing the spread of infectious disease is something we can ALL do, if we are taught the proper steps.
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Posted by Donna Giachetti
Teaching about ultraviolet light is always fun. Read on for ideas you’ll want to try in your classroom. We have compiled in-class activities, discussion ideas and do-it-yourself projects that will have your students GLOWING with excitement as they explore the hidden world of UV light.
Let us know how these ideas worked! If you have a favorite lesson or activity on ultraviolet light, please share it with us in the comments below.
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Posted by Donna Giachetti
When the topic is germs, your teaching opportunities can expand in many directions—just like the droplet spread from a sneeze!
Not sure where to start? Don’t worry, we’ve got you covered.
Here you will find germ-related discussion starters, research ideas, current events worksheets, posters and more. Read the rest of this entry »
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Posted by Donna Giachetti
Educational Innovations’ Glo Germ demonstration kit has been a fixture in science and health classes for years. Here’s what some of our customers are saying about our Glo Germ powder, lotion and kit.
“I’ve used this with elementary through high school students. It really makes an impression! Usually it takes about 3 or 4 hand washings before they get all of the ‘germs’ off their hands and fingernails, etc. Seeing is believing!”
—Shelley in Stillwater, OK
“I have used the same kit for years; a little goes a long way. Very good buy. I used it to teach microbiology, anatomy, and forensic science. It would be great for family and consumer science, too.”
—Shelley in Stillwater, OK
“This product is amazing! I used it with my middle school students and it completely captivated them to see that even after washing there hands they still had traces of germs between their fingers and in their nails. It was a great way to start our germ unit and made them want to learn more.”
—Jennifer in Grand Junction, CO
“Great for teaching infection to high school students. Just use the powder, not the lotion. Plant some on your hands as you shake the kids’ hands or on the classroom doorknob. Then shine the light and see where it has spread.”
—Mary in Killeen, TX
“Works great under even the cheapest little UV flashlight. Really eye opening for kids when teaching how germs are spread or how ineffectively their hand washing are working. Worth the money as a little goes a long way.”
—Sharon in Plymouth, MA
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Posted by Donna Giachetti
Germs are everywhere. We could say they’re nothing to sneeze at, but that would be a pretty lame joke.
Enjoy these jokes and comics, share them with your students. Why not insert a few riddles into a quiz or homework page? Extra credit points for students who guess the right punchline!
If you have a favorite germ-related cartoon or joke, insert it below as a comment, or email us at socialmedia@teachersource.com.
Happy teaching!
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