1. Group 4 Disease Prevention/Hygiene 1st Grade
Abby McIntosh
Theresa Nalewaja
Megan Udovich
Jessica King

2. What is a GERM? Germs are VERY small organisms that are everywhere.
We need to use a very powerful microscope in order to see them.
They can make people very sick from the time they are born until they are very old.

3. What kinds of germs are there??
BACTERIA: Tiny germs that are made up of one cell. 
*Strep Throat
*Food poisoning
VIRUSES: One celled germs but are MUCH smaller than Bacteria.
*Chicken Pox
*Flu
*Common Cold

4. How to Prevent the Spread of Germs
Sneeze and cough into your elbow!
Throw away used tissues after you have used them.
Wash your Hands Regularly
Don't touch your face or mouth with unwashed hands

5. Wash your face, hands, and body each day
Body Care
Wash your face, hands, and body each day
Gets rid of dirt,
germs and 
smelliness

6. Don't share brushes, hats, clothing
Head Lice
What is it?
How can I not get 
head lice?
Don't share brushes, hats, clothing
wash combs and brushes
School and sleepovers

7. How to Not Get Sick Eat Healthy Play Outside... Move! Sleep
Dress for the weather!!
Eat Healthy
Play Outside... Move!
Sleep

8. Washing your hands will help get rid of germs and keep you healthy!
Hand Washing 
Washing your hands will help get rid of germs and keep you healthy!

9. When should you wash your hands?
Before eating food 
After going to the bathroom
     Before touching a cut 
After coughing or sneezing

10. Correct Way of Hand Washing
1. Use warm water
2. Use soap
3. Wash hands for at least seconds 
4. Dry hands and forearms
     with a towel
Megan, i added some pics if you dont like them you can take them off!!

12. Lets wash our hands together!
If you’re happy and you know it, wash your hands
If you’re happy and you know it, and you really want to show it
If you’re happy and you know it, wash your hands. 

13. No food or drinks at night after you brush your teeth
Brushing Teeth
Brush your teeth at least 2 times a day!
No food or drinks at night after you brush your teeth 
Brush for 2-3 minutes 

15. Visit the dentist 2 times a year