Fourth graders learn how good hygiene — especially proper handwashing — keeps them healthy by washing away germs, and practice the steps of washing hands the right way.
Students will be able to…
Tiny germs are all around — and washing your hands is one of the best ways to stop them from making you sick. What’s the RIGHT way to wash your hands?
Project this and have children put the handwashing steps in order — the right way to wash away germs!
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Tiny germs are all around — how do we stop them from making us sick?
Children learn.
Children practice.
Children apply.
Children close.
Aligned to SHAPE America National Health Education & Physical Education Standards.
Practice healthy behaviors like proper handwashing.
Comprehend concepts about germs and hygiene.
Use decision-making for personal health.
Access valid health information.
Preview the three formative checks. Tap “Sample answer” to see what mastery looks like — hide them before you print for students.
Have children list all the important times to wash their hands — like before eating and after using the bathroom. A printable hygiene sheet is in the PE & Health library.
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A quick self-check with instant feedback, drawn from this lesson’s key terms.
A print-and-go review sheet with a built-in answer key. Tap “Show answer key” to reveal answers, or print the clean version for students.