Kansas Farm Bureau®
“DO-IT-YOURSELF” SAFETY PROGRAM
GERM DISPLAY

Germs can cause both minor and serious illness or disease. This display demonstrates how many germs build up between hand washing or cleaning. Use these materials to reiterate the importance of personal cleanliness to avoid sickness and stay happy and healthy!
Create your own Germ Display today! Here’s what you’ll need:
Related Materials:
Germ Display Instructions
Related Handouts:
Standards for
Grades K-4
Health Education
Content Standard:
Health Promotion and Disease Prevention
Standard 1: The
student will comprehend concepts related to health promotion and
disease prevention as related to:
C)
Prevention and control of disease
Instructional Example: The teacher will explain germs, how disease is spread, and strategies to prevent the spread of illness; have students test the effectiveness of hand washing using Glow Germ and a black light box.
Benchmark 1: The
student will demonstrate comprehension of basic concepts related to
health promotion and disease prevention by identifying and
describing relationships between well-being and the health-related
behaviors in the content area.
Questions? Contact the Safety Division at 785/587-6150.
