Cover Your Mouth

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In this health activity (page 3 of the PDF), learners will discover why covering their mouth and nose while sneezing is so important. Using talcum powder, learners will see firsthand how easy it is for germs to spread. This is included in the PDF as a pre-visit activity for a workshop about fighting germs, but is an excellent stand-alone activity.

Quick Guide

Preparation Time:
5 to 10 minutes
Learning Time:
10 to 30 minutes
Estimated Materials Cost:
$1 - $5 per group of students
Age Range:
Ages 4 - 14
Resource Types:
Activity, Experiment/Lab Activity
Language:
English

Materials List (per group of students)

  • talcum powder
  • tissues
  • soap
  • water

Keywords

Subjects

  • Life Sciences
    • Diversity of Life
      • Viruses and Bacteria
    • Human Body
      • Health and Nutrition

Audience

To use this activity, learners need to:

  • see
  • touch

Learning styles supported:

  • Involves teamwork and communication skills
  • Uses STEM to solve real-world problems
  • Involves hands-on or lab activities

Other

Includes alignment to state and/or national standards:

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