Jogging To a Cleaner, Healthier Me
Students will read and participate in activities to strengthen their understanding of hygiene as it relates to their health and well-being, both physically and socially.
Author jennymcox330
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1Hygiene Basics
1. Click on the link that says "What's in this article? Click to view" 2. On a sheet of paper, write down the three sections the article talks about. 3. What is it that causes all sorts of changes in your body? 4. How often should you wash your hair? 5. What is the best way to keep clean? 6. What is the difference between a deodorant and an antiperspirant?
http://kidshealth.org/teen/your_body/take_care/hygiene_basics.html
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2Tips for taking care of your Skin
Look over this article on how to take care of your skin. Take the "Acne Quiz" on the right side- you'll see a STAR next to the quiz. On a sheet of paper, write the questions and your answers to them, then turn it into the basket for your class.
http://kidshealth.org/teen/your_body/take_care/skin_tips.html
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3Handwashing
Read this article. WOW- SO much to learn about GERMS!! Check out the box over to the right side- you'll see another STAR... Get out a sheet of paper, and write down 5 times you should DEFINITELY wash your hands. Also tell me why you think it's important to wash your hands, or to use hand sanitizer.
http://kidshealth.org/teen/your_body/health_basics/handwashing.html
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4Taking Care of Your Body
Check this page out! We tell you guys all the time about this stuff- see?? We weren't kidding!! Read over this page, and when you're done, click the "Gap Fill Game" link at the bottom of the page. Fill in the blanks on the computer. If you get stuck, click the "?" beside each blank- a hint will pop up at the top of the paragraph. When you're finished, on a separate sheet of paper, write out the paragraph with the blanks filled in. See how well you do WITHOUT checking the hints!! Make sure your name is on your paper, and turn it in to the appropriate basket for your class.
http://www.cyh.com/HealthTopics/HealthTopicDetailsKids.aspx?p=335&np=289&id=2146
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5The City with the Cleanest Hands
Watch the following video on clean hands. On a separate sheet of paper answer the following questions: 1. Which city has the cleanest hands in the United States? 2. What are 3 things that you learned watching this video? 3. Did the video change your mind about your hygiene habits at all? What will you do differently?
http://videos.howstuffworks.com/multivu/3111-good-hygiene-practices-from-dial-video.htm
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6Hygiene Games- Are YOU clean enough?!?!
Welcome to the Netoons and Buurkis Game!!! This game will test your knowledge and your skills, and we'll see how much you actually know about keeping clean and healthy!!! Have fun!
http://www.hygiene-educ.com/en/kids/images/couloir.htm