Webquest on Germs

 

 

Introduction:
You are volunteers for your school. Your job is to educate other kids about germs to try to make your school a healthier place to be. You will learn about different kinds of germs and things you can do to stay healthy. After you become experts about germs you will explain why it is so important to to make healthy choices. 
 
Task:
Your job is to research germs .

Find out why germs can be dangerous and why it is important to take good care of yourself by making healthy choices..
You will be divided in groups of two-three .

 

When you have finished your research you will make a booklet showing what you have learned. Your booklet should also contain information you feel are important for others to learn.

 Process:
1.  You may click the following sites to complete your research.

      *Germs

      *Germs, Germs Everywhere

      *Why I need to wash my hands  


Ask these questions when finding out about germs.

  • Where do you find germs?
  •  Are germs dangerous?
  •  Can germs hurt you?
  •  What is a good way to kill germs?
  •  Is it important to wash your hands? Why?
  • 2.  Then with your group make a booklet that will show what you have learned about germs and what you need to do to stay healthy.  You will draw pictures and write about your pictures.

    3. Before you share your booklet with the class you will meet with another group to help you edit it and make corrections.

     *Remember you must share these tasks. Each person can do a page that way you all get a chance to be an artist, a writer and an editor.
     
    Evaluation:
    Click here to see how you will be graded.