Stefanie Posa
Saint Francis of Assisi School

sposa@sfaschool.org

 

Introduction:

What are germs? Germs are tiny creatures that cannot be seen without a microscope. In a sense they are invisible! So invisible that we can’t see when they enter into our bodies and make us sick.

Where can we find germs here at Saint Francis? EVERYWHERE! They can be on everything that you touch throughout your day at school and at home. What’s tricky is that they can even be in the air too, so you can walk right into them without even knowing!

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Task:

1)           Gather the students on the circle time rug.

2)           Introduce the lesson plan objective:  What are germs?

3)           Read the following book:       germs.png

4)           Follow up the reading with questions: Who can tell me what germs are? How are they spread? What are some ways we can stop spreading them? Anybody have any tips!? sink.png

5)           If further information is needed, watch some cool clips on how to stop germs in your classroom!

6)           Color in the “I’m a Germ” worksheet provided by your teacher.

7)           Complete the “Germs” writing sheet provided by your teacher.       ws.png

 

Process/Resources:

●   Step 1: Define the problem (Germs!)

●   Step 2: Gather the evidence (Books & Online Resources)

●   Step 3: Identify causes and why they invade our bodies.

●   Step 4: Work on ways in which we can prevent them from spreading (Wash your hands coloring sheet)

 

Conclusion: Wrap up the lesson with a closing song!

Twinkle, twinkle little star,
Look how clean my two hands are.
Soap and water, wash and scrub
Get those germs off
Rub-a-dub-dub.
Twinkle, twinkle little star,

Look how clean my two hands are.

Resources:

Video Teaching Children About Germs

·        https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C4pAjf3PsUY

Germs Movie for Kids Virus & Bacteria Intro

·        https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7D0eIsuZC3w

Germ Smart- Wash Your Hands

·        https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NoxdS4eXy18

Germs for Kids/ Wash Your Hands Song

·        https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LaePayB_pC4

 

Evaluation:

Task:

Check Minus:

Check:

Check Plus:

Circle Time Discussion

Student did not demonstrate active listening skills.

Student actively listened.

Student actively listened and added to discussion.

I’m A Germ Coloring Sheet

Student did not complete.

Student colored the worksheet.

Student colored carefully and neatly using different colors.

Germs Writing Sheet

Student did not complete.

Student answered 1-3 questions correctly.

Students answered all 5 questions correctly.

 

Standards:

CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.W.K.2

Use a combination of drawing, dictating, and writing to compose informative/explanatory texts in which they name what they are writing about and supply some information about the topic.

RF.K. 4: Read emergent reader texts with purpose and understanding.

RL.K.2: With prompting and support, retell familiar stories, including key details.

RF.K.1: Demonstrate understanding of the organization and basic features of print.