Growing Cooties
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In this health activity (located on page 4 of the PDF), learners will discover the importance of hand washing by observing mold growing on potatoes. Comparing mold growth on the potatoes will give the learners first-hand proof that washing hands does reduce or prevent the spread of germs. This is included as a pre-visit activity for a workshop about fighting germs, but is an excellent stand alone activity.
- 5 to 10 minutes
- 1 to 4 weeks
- $10 - $20 per group of students
- Ages 6 - 11
- Activity, Experiment/Lab Activity, Lesson/Lesson Plan
- English
Quick Guide
Materials List (per group of students)
- 3 clean, dry potatoes
- 3 glass jars with tight fitting lids and labels
- Soap and water
- Individual paper towels
- Hand Sanitizer
- Warm place to store the jars
- Paper and pencil for recording results
Subjects
- Life Sciences
- Diversity of Life
- Protists and Fungi
- Human Body
- Health and Nutrition
- Immune System
- Diversity of Life
- The Nature of Science
- The Scientific Process
- Conducting Investigations
- Gathering Data
- The Scientific Process
Audience
To use this activity, learners need to:
- see
- be mobile
- touch
Learning styles supported:
- Involves teamwork and communication skills
- Involves hands-on or lab activities
Other
Includes alignment to state and/or national standards
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- Free access
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- Student Workshops
Rights:
- All Rights Reserved, COSI Columbus, ©2009
