Be a Microbiologist - Germ Detectives
Bacteria, viruses everywhere! Why do some of them make us sick? Learn how easily germs are spread and what you can do to stop them!
Long Island Science Center
Average rating:
4.8
Number of reviews:(189)
What's included
1 live meeting
1 in-class hoursClass Experience
Have you ever wondered what the difference is between bacteria and viruses? Why do some germs make us sick while others do not? Learn how germs are spread from surfaces to you and how your body is built to defend you against these tiny invaders. Follow the path of germs with our educator who will show how germs pass from surface to surface and how to eliminate them. The educator will use Glogerm and black lights to provide a visual. Students will learn about the difference between bacteria and a virus, why some bacteria is beneficial and some is harmful, how our body goes about fighting both, and the best techniques for eliminating the germs that make us sick.
Learning Goals
This class was designed to be delivered in a classroom setting and provides information that supports the following New York State Next Generation Science Learning Standards.
4-LS1-1 Construct an argument that plants and animals have internal and external structures that function to support survival, growth, behavior, and reproduction.
PreK-6 Standard 1 Personal Health and Fitness: Students will have the necessary knowledge and skills to establish and maintain physical fitness, participate in physical activity, and maintain personal health.
PreK-6 Standard A Safe and Healthy Environment: Students will acquire the knowledge and ability necessary to create and maintain a safe and healthy environment.
Other Details
Supply List
Dish Glitter Water Soap Paper towel Baking soda Red food coloring Vinegar
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Joined August, 2020
4.8
189reviews
Teacher expertise and credentials
The Long Island Science Center has provided STEM enrichment to the New York State Public School System for more than 25 years. This class concentrates on the basics of what bacteria and viruses are as well as how our bodies are built to defend against them. The educator also discusses how we can actively work to eliminate germs from our hands. This is one of our most popular classes for Pre-K through 2nd Grade teachers. Our educators deliver this content each year to thousands of students in the classroom and at our location through our local Boards of Cooperative Educational Services.Reviews
Live One-Time Class
$15
per classMeets once
60 min
Completed by 34 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 3-8
10-18 learners per class
