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Thinking sheet · Math and science
Glitter Germ Test
Use glitter as pretend germs to see how far they spread and what washes them off.
- Grades
- K–3
- Time
- about 20 minutes
- Topic
- Math and science
- Kids practice
- health science, fair testing, hygiene
What kids do
“Germs are too small to see, so let’s pretend with glitter!”
- Where the glitter germs spread (draw them!)
- Washing test
- Why we wash with soap:
How to run it
- Put a little glitter and lotion on one child’s hands.
- Shake hands and touch things, then look.
- Clean up with soap.
Talk about it
- How far did it spread?
- Which wash worked best?
- When should you wash your hands?
Take it further
Time a 20-second handwash song.
Pairs well with
Free for home and classroom use. Print as many copies as you need.
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