LEARN NC

K–12 teaching and learning · from the UNC School of Education

Goal 2

The learner will develop knowledge and skills to enhance personal and consumer health.

Objective 2.01

Predict situations that should include hand washing and demonstrate correct hand washing technique.

Resources aligned to this objective

Growing cooties
This lesson teaches the importance of washing hands to reduce the spread of germs. In this lesson, students will see mold develop over time on a potato as the result of handling the potato with dirty hands.
Format: lesson plan (grade K–2 Healthful Living Education)
By Ronda Odenwelder.

Lesson plans on the web

Catching the bug for reading through interactive read-alouds
Helps students learn reading strategies and how to prevent the spread of germs in their classroom. (Learn more)
Format: lesson plan (grade K–2 English Language Arts and Healthful Living Education)
Provider: IRA/NCTE
My body helps me get food
This Science NetLinks lesson helps students learn that some parts of their body help to keep their body nourished with food. (Learn more)
Format: lesson plan (grade K and 2 Healthful Living Education)
Provider: American Association for the Advancement of Science
Physical health
Students will engage in both online and hands on activities related to the topic of germs. Students will learn about some of the health habits that are essential for maintaining good health. (Learn more)
Format: lesson plan (grade K–2 Healthful Living Education)
Provider: American Association for the Advancement of Science