Otter's Elementary Science Curriculum:
The Human Body
Week 27 Diseases and Parasites
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Read to Learn |
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Germs Attack Experiment: How do we keep germs from invading our food? Supplies: any vegetable, four clean glasses, salt, sugar, vinegar, homemade labels
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The Immune System Experiment: How does alcohol kill germs? Supplies: water, rubbing alcohol, waxed paper, toothpick |
The history of germs & humans Experiment: How do germs pass from person to person? Supplies: any kind of glitter |
How were germs discovered? Experiment: How does a microscope work? Supplies: thin cardboard (cereal box), plastic wrap, scissors, tape, water |
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Optional FREE magazine from Wowio |
*Warning: This magazine mentions s*x in a section about AIDS and evolution in an article about germs. | |||
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Penicillium Notatum (Penicillin)
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Poliovirus (Polio) |
AIDS |
The intestinal menagerie |
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p. 7-13 | p. 14-21 | p. 22-27 | p. 28-36 |
Experiments, Activity Books & Kits |
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Magic School Bus The Young Scientist Club: The World of Germs Kit |
Does soap really work? (11 days) Start this experiment. |
Does toothpaste kill bacteria? Start this experiment. |
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Movies |
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| United Streaming PLUS |
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| Free movies online | Nova online: |
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Workbooks /Cut & Paste Model books |
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Free Printables |
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Websites to Visit and Online Activities |
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