Students learn that some diseases come from germs and are spread from person to person. Students learn how to make healthful choices about food, exercise, and sleep.
Students learn about medicines, alcohol, tobacco and illegal drugs.
National Science Standard 4.7 Science in Personal and Social Perspective. By the end of fourth grade, students will develop an understanding of personal health. Have students find the nutrition information on food labels to group foods according to the nutrients they contain. Have students remove the lids from the agar plates, touch the agar with their fingertips, and then close the plates and tape them securely. Place the plates in a warm spot in the classroom and monitor for bacterial growth.