Spreading diseases

In this activity, students model how a virus spreads through a group.

Washing hands

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Washing hands is an important part of preventing the spread of cold and flu viruses.

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By the end of this activity, students should be able to:

• explain how viruses are spread

• practise behaviours that limit the spreading of viruses (hand washing).

Download the Word file (see link below) for:

• introduction/background notes

• what you need

• what to do

• student handout.

Useful link

A study has found that a virus can spread around a whole building within two hours of coming into contact with just one surface.