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- Some kids may think that germs are bugs or other gross stuff. But germs are tiny organisms, or living things, that can cause disease. Germs are so small and sneaky that they creep into our bodies without being noticed. In fact, germs are so tiny that you need to use a microscope to see them.
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Some kids may think that germs are bugs or other gross stuff. But germs are tiny organisms, or living things, that can cause disease. Germs are so small and sneaky that they creep into our bodies without being noticed. In fact, germs are so tiny that you need to use a microscope to see them.
- Build 3-D virus models. Have kids research various kinds of germs, like bacteria and viruses. Then provide a variety of materials and ask them to construct 3-D models of specific germs.
- Create edible bacteria models. Raid the kitchen for this germ science project! First, fill Petri dishes (or any small shallow containers) with Jell-O. As it starts to set, add various candies and nuts to represent different kinds of bacteria.
- Use glitter to simulate germs. Anyone who’s ever used glitter for a craft project knows how very hard it is to get rid of once it’s out of the bottle.
- Sprinkle toys with flour “germs” Don’t want to risk glitter contamination of your entire classroom? Try this demo with flour or cornstarch instead. Start by sprinkling it on some toys, then asking one student to pick up the toy for a few seconds.
- Glitter Germs. This is a great lesson to show kids how germs are spread. Each student gets a different color of glitter to coat their hands with and then shakes hands.
- Germ Detectives. Here’s a fun DIY activity to teach kids about germs. In this one, you’ll use “germ powder” (flour or cornstarch) on blocks and have kids pick them up.
- Read Aloud. There are tons of engaging picture books that can teach kids about germs while simultaneously making them giggle. Our picks are Do Not Lick This Book by Idan Ben-Barak and Julian Frost and Sick Simon by Dan Krall.
- Hot Potato Germ Exchange. Take a sponge dusted with flour or cornstarch (again representing germs) and have kids sit in a circle. Invite them to pass the sponge along as fast as possible for 30 to 60 seconds to see how easy it is to pass germs without even knowing it.
- Make Germs Scatter Hand Washing Science Experiment. Help your little scientists learn the importance of using soap when washing hands and show how using soap when washing hands literally makes “germs” scatter with this simple fun science demonstration.
- Growing Germs Kids Science Experiment. Germs can be anywhere and at any place but some places are filled with more germs whereas some places show less germ growth!
- Germs and Worms Science Activity. Very simple activity to show kids about how dirt and germs can spread by hand shaking, which is an important step to avoid during this corona virus pandemic.
- Glitter Germ Science Experiment. This germ science experiment is definitely fun as we are using glitter (child’s favourite thingie) to show kids about germs.
Watch Sid the Science Kid learn about the journey of a germ and how to stay healthy. A fun and educational video for kids on PBS KIDS.
