ALEX Resources

   View Standards     Standard(s): [HE] (2) 4 :

2.1.4) List ways to prevent germs from spreading.

Examples: using soap and warm water when washing hands

[HE] (4) 4 :

4.1.4) Summarize methods that prevent the spread of germs which cause communicable diseases.

This lesson explores germs, where they exist, and how they can affect the body. It also deals with a possible misconception that students of all ages may have—that factors important to health are beyond their personal control.  In learning about bacteria and germs, students will also learn about preventative measures they can take to stay healthy.

   View Standards     Standard(s): [HE] (4) 4 :

4.1.4) Summarize methods that prevent the spread of germs which cause communicable diseases.

[HE] (6) 2 :

6.1.2) List ways to reduce or prevent injuries and illness.

Examples: stretching techniques, regular exercise, equipment safety, flu shot, obtaining immunizations against HPV and other conditions

This video segment from IdahoPTV's Science Trek explains how something so small as a virus can make you so sick. You'll see the process of a virus replicating in a cell. This video can be played when teaching a lesson on preventing the spread of germs.

   View Standards     Standard(s): [HE] (4) 1 :

4.1.1) Describe school practices that promote a safe and healthy environment.

[HE] (4) 4 :

4.1.4) Summarize methods that prevent the spread of germs which cause communicable diseases.

[HE] (5) 8 :

5.2.1) Describe how the school and community can support personal health practices and behaviors.

a. Describe how positive and negative influences from family, peers, and culture affect adolescents' body acceptance during the changes of puberty.

What is social distancing? Find out in this short video. Stay healthy and be a germ buster! Learn how to we can help each other stay healthy when feeling sick.

   View Standards     Standard(s): [HE] (0) 4 :

K.1.4) Explain why healthy behaviors such as brushing teeth and getting adequate sleep are important.

[HE] (0) 5 :

K.1.5) Describe ways to prevent the spread of communicable diseases.

Examples: coughing into elbow, washing hands

[HE] (0) 20 :

K.7.1) Show healthy behaviors that improve personal health and wellness.

Examples: demonstrating correct technique for hand washing, showing basic first aid procedures for bandaging a cut

[HE] (1) 4 :

1.1.4) Explain rationale for not sharing hygiene products.

Examples: combs, brushes, toothbrushes

[HE] (2) 4 :

2.1.4) List ways to prevent germs from spreading.

Examples: using soap and warm water when washing hands

[HE] (3) 4 :

3.1.4) Describe strategies and skills important to personal hygiene.

[HE] (4) 4 :

4.1.4) Summarize methods that prevent the spread of germs which cause communicable diseases.

Elementary-aged students learn to take responsibility for their own hygiene and self-care behaviors. Images of astronauts and space travel are ideal to engage the young learner in personal health content. This teaching technique is compatible with the National Health Education Standards One and Three. There are three lesson objectives. Students will: 1) Understand that germs spread infections, illness, and disease; 2) Identify practices that promote health and prevent disease; 3) Demonstrate good personal health habits including hand washing before eating and brushing teeth.

This alignment results from the ALEX Health/PE COS Resource Alignment Summit.

   View Standards     Standard(s): [HE] (4) 4 :

4.1.4) Summarize methods that prevent the spread of germs which cause communicable diseases.

This free resource from KidsHealth is a lesson plan containing valuable information about germs for students in grades 3 through 5.  The resource includes discussion questions, activities, links to additional activities, and an assessment to assess the students' knowledge about germs.

This alignment results from the ALEX Health/PE COS Resource Alignment Summit.