Science Film Festival - All About Germs (Friday)

We will watch:

60 minutes
Suggested Age: 6-12 years

House of Little Scientists - How germs spread

View Trailor: House of Little Scientists - How Germs Spread

We know that we spread germs when we cough and sneeze. It causes germs to disperse into the air. But how far do the germs actually spread when we cough and sneeze? This episode of "House of Little Scientists" puts this question to the test. It also tries to find out if masks can really prevent the spread of germs and shows a six-step method of washing our hands properly.
 

 

How clean are our toilets?

View Trailer: How clean are our toilets? It is an indispensable part of our lives and yet we don't like to talk about it: the toilet. In the course of our lives, we spend around six to nine months on the toilet. And yet the quiet little toilet and everything that happens there is a taboo subject. In fact, the modern toilet is one of the most important achievements of our civilization. Just how important the toilet is for a society can be seen where it is lacking: around 2.5 billion people in the world have no access to clean sanitary facilities and thus have a significantly greater risk of contracting epidemics and diarrhea. Toilets are the most intimate place we have. It's where we want to feel undisturbed and safe. But in times of Covid-19, restrooms have become a place of increasing insecurity, especially public ones. What is the risk of infection in public restrooms? Where do most germs lurk? And how can we protect ourselves from them? 


Post the screenings, participants will get hands on with an experiment that shows us how soap can help keep germs away!

Materials required:

• A small packet of glitter or some pepper powder
• Hand lotion
• Cooking oil - half tablespoon
• Water
• Shallow bowl
• Hand Sanitiser or Hand/Dish Soap
• Towel to clean up

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