Teen Health Course 1

Introduction

Believe it or not, we all have millions of germs on our hands. Most of these can’t hurt us, but some can cause illnesses, such as colds, flu, and food poisoning. When we forget to wash our hands, or don't wash correctly, we can spread these germs to other people. We can also cause problems in our own bodies by touching our eyes, mouths, noses, or open wounds. On the Web site below, you will learn more about the importance of hand washing and the best way to wash to prevent the spread of germs.

Link to explore: CDC – The Buzz on Scuzz

Instructions

• Start at the CDC – The Buzz on Scuzz Web site.
• Read through each of the three sections – What, When, and How – about Scuzz.
• Take notes as you go.
• When you are done, answer the questions below
• Finally, using the information provided at the links above, create a "Test Your Hand Washing IQ" quiz that teens can take to test how much they know about the importance of washing their hands.

Questions

1			What six favorite places for germs to hang out?
2			What is the single most important thing you can do to keep from getting sick or spreading your germs to others?
3			When should you always wash your hands?
4			Why is it important to rub your hands together when you are washing your hands?
5			How long should you wash your hands?