Learning objectives:  

• Understand how germs spread and why handwashing is important  

• Develop children's hygiene awareness and observations  

• Understand how germs are transmitted  

• Identify hygiene practices  

• Explain what germs are 

 Discussion  

• Discussion about Hygiene: Ask the kids what they know about germs and handwashing. 

• Briefly explain what germs are and how they can make us sick 

Glitter germ activity:  

• Conduct a fun experiment using glitter and lotion to demonstrate how germs spread. Then use soap and water to show them proper handwashing.  

Craft activities:  

• Create art crafts about germs or handwashing poster.  

• Draw their own version of germs. 

• Once the art crafts are done, we will discuss their artwork where they can show their work to each other. 

 Hygiene Charades (if there is time):  

• Make cards with easy hygiene words that kids can act out 

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Learning objectives:  

• Understand the importance of clean and safe drinking water  

•  Identify and explain factors that can affect water quality, such as pollution and hazardous substances.  

•  Improve critical thinking and observation skills 

Water taste game:  

• Discuss the importance of clean water and quality  

• Bring several water samples for the tasting, including tap water, filtered water, different kinds of bottled water, and water with added lemon flavor.  

• Students taste each water sample and take notes on their observation (worksheets are provided).  

• After the tasting, students share their opinions about the different samples by answering questions:  

• Which water sample they liked the best and why 

• If they noticed any difference in taste between each sample 

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Learning objectives: 

• Learn about water footprints and its significance in clothing. 

• Learn about the importance of water footprint issues in water scarcity and environmental impact.  

• Calculate their personal water footprint related to clothing. 

• Develop critical thinking skills by brainstorming solutions to save water 

 

 Water footprint of clothes materials:  

• Students do research on various clothing materials (cotton, polyester, nylon, etc.) and see which material has the highest water footprint and why? 

• Compare different clothing materials and discuss why there are differences. 

 

• Discussion:  

• What surprised you about the water footprint of clothing? 

How wet is your closet? 

• List 5-10 items in their closet (shirts, pants, etc.). 

• Identify the main material (cotton, polyester, etc.) for each item. 

• Calculate the estimated water footprint for each clothing item.  

• Discussion:  

• How does this information change your view of buying clothes? 

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Learning objectives:  

• Investigate and understand that water flows 

• Explore the concepts of reusing, recycling, and conserving materials 

• Investigate how freshwater resources are influenced by human activities 

• Investigate and understand the water cycle  

• Understand the importance of protecting and maintaining water resources. 

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       Check out these pics from Nora's Summer Watershed Model Arlington Westover Library (VA) event          for kids!

 

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