Washing hands – Avoiding illnesses © Siemens Stiftung 2016 CC BY-SA 4.0 international

Washing hands – Avoiding illnesses

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Information sheet:
Germs can enter our bodies via our hands. We can protect ourselves against germs through careful hygiene of the hands.

Available in: English, German, Spanish (CREA)
Type of media: Text
Available as:
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Last update: 2017-07-11
License:

This medium is made available under a CC BY-SA 4.0 international license.

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Media package:
Experimento | 10+: C6 Skin and hygiene
Description:
The information sheets answers the following questions:
• What diseases can the germs cause?
• How can diseases be spread via our hands?
• How can the transmission of germs via the hands be prevented?
In addition, it provides useful tips on how to wash hands properly.

Information and ideas:
In context of hand washing, the significance of the skin’s protective acid mantle can be addressed as well as the possible risks of excessive use of soap.
Related media:
There are no other media directly related to this file.
Learning resource type:
Information sheet
Subjects:
Biology; Chemistry
Grade levels:
Grade 5 to 6; Grade 7 to 9; Grade 10 to 13
School types:
Middle/high school
Keywords:
Acids; Base (chemistry); Detergent; Health education; Hygiene; Oxygen; Skin; Tensides; Health tip; Personal health care; Skin
Bibliography:
Siemens Stiftung Media Portal
Author:
MediaHouse GmbH
Rights holder:
© Siemens Stiftung 2016
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