Washing hands
I can describe why it is important for humans to wash their hands.
Washing hands
I can describe why it is important for humans to wash their hands.
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Lesson details
Key learning points
- It is important for humans to live a healthy life.
- Personal hygiene is the way we care for our bodies, including washing hands and bathing.
- Invisible germs can be passed easily between humans.
- Scientists investigate how germs spread and how this can be prevented.
- Regular handwashing is one of the best ways to remove germs and prevent them spreading to others.
Keywords
Healthy - The health of a living thing is how well or ill it is. A healthy diet keeps a person or animal well.
Hygiene - Hygiene means keeping yourself and where you live clean.
Germs - A germ is a living thing that is very small. Some germs keep us healthy and other germs can cause harm and make you ill.
Prevent - To prevent something is to stop it from happening.
Hand washing - Washing your hands with warm water and soap can help to prevent the spread of germs.
Common misconception
Being seen as ‘healthy’ or ‘unhealthy’ is linked to personal attributes as well as physical attributes (such as regarding an unhealthy character as lazy or untidy).
Explanation that everyone can take steps to be healthy and that good hygiene is an important part of being healthy.
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Equipment
Task B - Mix eco-glitter with sanitiser gel to create the visible 'germs'. Check that the glitter remains colour-fast once mixed. Have soap, warm and cold water available to test removing the 'germs'.
Content guidance
- Depiction or discussion of sensitive content
Supervision
Adult supervision recommended
Licence
Lesson video
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Starter quiz
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Exit quiz
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