Personal and Community Health for Kids

The Battle Against Germs

What are germs? Germs are microscopic bacteria, viruses, fungi, and protozoa that can cause illness. The best way to prevent the spread of germs and illness is washing hands. Germs often enter the body through the mouth, eyes, and nose. They draw energy from the body and damage healthy cells, leaving toxins behind. Germs also activate the body’s immune system, causing things like sneezing, coughing, diarrhea, fever, increased heart rate, even life-threatening illness.

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Public Works Keep Communities Healthy

Check out these videos and activities to learn more about how public systems such as water treatment and waste management keep us healthy.

Heat and Hydration

Staying Hydrated is important year-round. Staying hydrated can help us feel better, look better, and keep us healthy!

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Use this printable Water Tracker to help keep track of how much water you’re drinking every day! 
Win with water!

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Plant Nanny

Stay hydrated with Plant Nanny! Water is essential for life. Drinking too little can cause dehydration, fatigue, skin problems and other serious health issues.

In Plant Nanny, each glass of water you drink helps grow the cute plants in your garden so you can both thrive! Set a daily schedule so that you can collect and grow plants. Take care of these adorably silly plants and get hydrated together!

More Health-Related Videos and Activities for Kids

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Discovery Education Social Distance Training
This app is available only on the App Store for iPhone and iPad. Observe what safe social distancing looks and feels like in an augmented reality.