1. OUR INVISIBLE ENEMIES Deborah Sweeney, RN
A. Before showing the PowerPoint ask students:
what are germs?
can we see germs?
B. After watching the PowerPoint ask students if they wish to change any of their ideas
C. Also. before watching the PowerPoint, ask students:
where they think germs could hide
what they can do to keep germs away
(“Truth about germs”,4/29/07)
(“Germs”,2005)
Deborah Sweeney, RN

2. WHAT ARE GERMS? Tiny microorganisms that spread disease
(“Microsoft Clipart”, n.d. )
Tiny microorganisms that spread disease
To see them, you need a microscope
Example: common cold
(“Philip Martin ClipArt”, n.d)

3. WHERE DO GERMS HIDE? Germs hide everywhere in the air on our hands
on our desks
on walls
on door knobs
on pencils
Remind students:
that when we touch things we get germs on our hands
then we touch things these germs spread
from object to object
person to person
(“Philip Martin ClipArt,” n.d)

4. HOW DO GERMS SPREAD? Washing our hands improperly or not at all
Coughing
Sneezing
A sneeze can travel 200 mph or as fast as an airplane or train.
Sharing food or drinks
Coming to school when we are sick
(“How do we sneeze? Where do we sneeze?,” 10/17/08)
(“Germ stoppers,” 1/16/07)

5. (" Did you Wash ‘Em? Meet the Germs", 2009)
Explain to students:
everyone gets sick sometimes.
we can’t keep away from every germ all the time.
A. Ask the following questions and have students raise their hand to answer:
Can you remember a time when you were sick?
Did you have a fever?
Did you have the chills?
Where you sweaty?
Did you have
a runny nose?
a belly ache?
B. Ask if anyone knows how he or she got sick.
C. Ask students to name something they did to get better. Possible answers -
saw a doctor
took medicine
stayed in bed
drank liquids
Explain further that there are ways in which we can prevent germs from spreading.
The next slide starts the ways in which we can stop germs.
("Germ stoppers", 1/16/07)
 (" Did you Wash ‘Em? Meet the Germs", 2009)

6. BE A GERM STOPPER DON’T GET CAUGHT DIRTY HANDED
Washing our hands is a very important way to keep germs from spreading.
Explain when to wash hands
After using bathroom
When hands are dirty
After petting animals
After blowing or wiping your nose
If you sneeze in your hands
Before you eat
Use slide picture (Wash Your Hands) to explain how to wash hands.
Click speaker to hear and sing happy birthday
Use slide picture (Where to Wash) to explain what parts of the hands to wash.
(“Wash your Hands,” 9/17/09)
(“Seasonal Flu Posters,” 9/17/09)

7. BE A GERM STOPPER CONTROL COUGHS AND SNEEZES
Cover your mouth and nose with a tissue
Throw the tissue in a waste basket
Wash your hands or use sanitizer
If a tissue is not available
Cough or sneeze into your sleeve
Henry the Hand says: “Never sneeze into your hands!”
Microsoft Clipart.(n.d.)
Another way to stop germs from spreading is to cover our mouth and nose.
(“Cover your Cough,” 9/15/09)
(“William P. Sawyer, MD,” 2009)

8. HENRY’S FOUR-PRINCIPLES OF HAND AWARENESS
Wash your hands
Don’t cough in your hands
Use your elbow to catch the sneeze
Never put a finger in your eyes, mouth, or nose.
Henry the Hand sings the Four-part trick.
Remember:
Wash hands often
– Sing "Happy Birthday" while washing your hands to ensure that you've washed long enough.
Keep your germs to yourself
– Use a tissue or
your sleeve when you sneeze or cough.
Never share personal items like food or drinks.
Stay at home when you are sick.
(“William P. Sawyer, MD,” 2009)

9. REFERENCES
Germs.(2005) Retrieved 10/2/09. From:
Truth about germs.(4/29/07). From:
Seasonal Flu: Respiratory Etiquette Posters. (9/17/09). Retrieved 10/1/09. From: asp
Philip Martin ClipArt (n.d.). Retrieved 10/1/09. From:
Germ stopper (1/16/07). Retrieved 10/2/09. From:
Did you Wash ‘Em? Meet the Germs (2009). Retrieved 10/2/09. From:

10. REFERENCES
Microsoft Clip Art (n.d.). Retrieved 10/2/09. From:
Cover your cough. (9/14/09). Retrieved from Minnesota Department of Health Web site: ndex.html
Stop the Spread of Germs. (1/16/07). Retrieved from CDC Web site:
Seasonal Flu Posters. (9/17/09). Retrieved from Department of Veteran Affairs web site:
Wash your Hands. (n.d.). Retrieved from St. Patrick’s National School Web site:

11. REFERENCES
William P. Sawyer, MD. (2009). Retrieved from Henty the Hand Web site:
How do we sneeze? Where do we sneeze? (10/17/08). Retrieved from Eat healthy for 365 Days Web site:
(2009). Henry the Hand Theme Song. Retrieved from Henry the Hand Web site:
(n.d.). Happy Birthday. Retrieved from Iloveways.com Web site:
Erik Ian Walker, Jim Goodwin, Ruhama Veltfort (Vocalists). (2008). Song Competition. San Francisco, Ca.: USA