1. Hygiene Amanda Cahill Erin Gillis Kim Mitchell

2. Need to Know  Students should understand the importance of proper bathing techniques.  The only way to spread head lice head to head contact.

3. Nice to Know  Staph infections are common in schools.  With flu season in effect, students should be properly cleaned to avoid spreading germs.  When kids are given a routine to follow, they are more likely to be successful.

4. Essential Skills  Students should know how to clean specific body parts including:  Behind the ears  Private Areas  Feet  Face  Cleaning under nails

5. References  http://www.cdc.gov/healthywater/hygiene/body / http://www.cdc.gov/healthywater/hygiene/body /  http://www.first- school.ws/activities/firststeps/bathtime.htm http://www.first- school.ws/activities/firststeps/bathtime.htm  http://www.cyh.com/HealthTopics/HealthTopicDe tailsKids.aspx?p=335&np=289&id=2146 http://www.cyh.com/HealthTopics/HealthTopicDe tailsKids.aspx?p=335&np=289&id=2146  http://kidshealth.org/teen/your_body/take_care/ hygiene_basics.html http://kidshealth.org/teen/your_body/take_care/ hygiene_basics.html