An At-Home STEM Lesson Plan Crafted by BGCHarlem STEM Specialist Chaelee Dalton
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Parents:
Coronavirus. COVID-19. Lately, I’m sure you’ve heard a lot about Coronavirus.
This lesson is the second STEM lesson plan which explores different Coronavirus topics.
This lesson builds upon the last lesson plan (soap vs sanitizer) to explore more about handwashing: specifically, whether soap or no soap is better and how long is safe to wash your hands.
These lessons will help you and your child understand the science and math behind coronavirus and how to make sure your community stays safe!
If your child cannot read, read the text out loud to them. Ask them the questions and have them respond and/ or solve on a separate sheet of paper. If your child can read, simply give them the second page of this handout and have them read the text out loud or in their head. Materials: Blank paper, pen or pencil, internet access/YouTube
Addresses Common Core Standards: CCSS.MATH.CONTENT.1.MD.A.1
CCSS.MATH.CONTENT.5.MD.A.1
Addresses NGSS Standards:
Students:
Handwashing: The Best Way to Get Rid of All of the Germs
Do you remember these images from last week? What does the glowing represent?
If you don’t remember, check the STEM lesson plan from last week!
On a separate piece of paper, write down what the glowing represents.
The glowing represents __________________________________.
Photo: Kristen Bell
Which parts of the hand glow even after hand washing with soap?
____________________________ glows even after hand washing with soap.
It is important to wash these parts of our hands very carefully!
On a separate piece of paper, write which of the methods shown is the best to get rid of germs.
_____________________________ is the best way to get rid of germs. I know
(Rinse and shake, six seconds no soap, thirty seconds with soap, etc.)
because ______________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________
Watch this clip to learn more. Question: How long should you wash your hands? Why?
Finally, check out this poster on washing your hands and practice on your own!
Special thanks to our #STEMMondays partners:
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Be sure to upload a picture of yourself with your completed lessons using the hashtag #BGCHarlem.
View our additional 'Resources For Students & Parents for Dealing with COVID-19' HERE