Blood VS Germs: News You Can Use
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Browse Full-length Non-member TitlesHow are germs and diseases spread? That's just what these middle school students are trying to uncover for their next science report. After the kids meet an uncle with Hepatitis C, they realize that the way the body works is a lot like a video game. In gathering information for their report, they find out how diseases are spread and how the immune system works to fight off those diseases.
Media Details
Runtime: 19 minutes 47 seconds
- Topic: Health and Safety
- Subtopic: Diseases and Conditions, Health Care
- Grade/Interest Level: 5 - 8
- Standards:
- Release Year: 2009
- Producer/Distributor: Marsh Media
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This movie showed middle school students learning about germs. The audience was also middle school students-PERFECT! The fun 'game' comparison made it of high interest to my student too.