https://padlet.com/10796532/cc1d3fuf9s17 How far does a sneeze reach? en-us 2018-06-03 18:56:30 UTC 2023-10-14 00:52:36 UTC hello@padlet.com 10796532 https://padlet.com/10796532/cc1d3fuf9s17/wish/265235788 As a class, we decided we wanted to know how contageous we really were from sneezing when we are sick.  We were curious how far sneezes really reach.  Does it go far? Does covering our face prevent germs? Here is an explanation of their experiment and how far a sneeze travels. They measured to see if it would reach 30 feet.]]> 2018-06-03 19:03:17 UTC https://padlet.com/10796532/cc1d3fuf9s17/wish/265235788 10796532 https://padlet.com/10796532/cc1d3fuf9s17/wish/265235893 The actual video of the experiment that Mythbusters presents using food coloring to see how far the sneeze travels.
Who knew sneezes travel?
They use 3 methods:
In the Elbow
In a handkerchief
Just out in the open
This illustrates how far each sneeze goes.]]> 2018-06-03 19:04:50 UTC https://padlet.com/10796532/cc1d3fuf9s17/wish/265235893 10796532 https://padlet.com/10796532/cc1d3fuf9s17/wish/265236206
After watching how far a sneeze goes, here is another experiment to see how germs spread from sneezing.  She starts by going over washing our hands and covering our noses and mouths before we sneeze to avoid the travel of germs.  This is a fun experiment that can be done with a parent or teacher.]]> 2018-06-03 19:09:08 UTC https://padlet.com/10796532/cc1d3fuf9s17/wish/265236206 10796532 https://padlet.com/10796532/cc1d3fuf9s17/wish/265236928 2018-06-03 19:17:13 UTC https://padlet.com/10796532/cc1d3fuf9s17/wish/265236928 10796532 https://padlet.com/10796532/cc1d3fuf9s17/wish/265237175
From the video, we see that using our hands, tissue, or handkerchief doesn't block the sneeze completely from spreading.  This also means that touching that same tissue we can spread it with our hands. ]]> 2018-06-03 19:20:29 UTC https://padlet.com/10796532/cc1d3fuf9s17/wish/265237175 10796532 https://padlet.com/10796532/cc1d3fuf9s17/wish/265237220 From the experiment with Mythbusters, we see that sneezing in our elbow avoids the spreading of germs. We still want to take precautions by washing our hands and make sure we cover our faces well. Germs can still spread this way.]]> 2018-06-03 19:20:49 UTC https://padlet.com/10796532/cc1d3fuf9s17/wish/265237220 10796532 https://padlet.com/10796532/cc1d3fuf9s17/wish/265238614 Here is a worksheet you can have the students fill out as they participate in the experiment. I changed hand to elbow.]]> 2018-06-03 19:38:17 UTC https://padlet.com/10796532/cc1d3fuf9s17/wish/265238614 10796532 https://padlet.com/10796532/cc1d3fuf9s17/wish/265238644 Have your students see how far a sneeze can go and how important it is to cover your face when you sneeze.  ]]> 2018-06-03 19:38:43 UTC https://padlet.com/10796532/cc1d3fuf9s17/wish/265238644 https://padlet.com/10796532/cc1d3fuf9s17/wish/265255198 I like the work sheet for the students to fill out! I also like that it’s about germs :) ]]> 2018-06-03 23:26:31 UTC https://padlet.com/10796532/cc1d3fuf9s17/wish/265255198 https://padlet.com/10796532/cc1d3fuf9s17/wish/265256469 What a great idea to teach students how far a sneeze travels!! These are fun activities!]]> 2018-06-03 23:42:23 UTC https://padlet.com/10796532/cc1d3fuf9s17/wish/265256469 https://padlet.com/10796532/cc1d3fuf9s17/wish/265281511 Myth busters is always fun to watch!!]]> 2018-06-04 03:37:22 UTC https://padlet.com/10796532/cc1d3fuf9s17/wish/265281511 https://padlet.com/10796532/cc1d3fuf9s17/wish/265285357 I love the video and the sneezy picture.]]> 2018-06-04 04:22:24 UTC https://padlet.com/10796532/cc1d3fuf9s17/wish/265285357 https://padlet.com/10796532/cc1d3fuf9s17/wish/265532878 This is a great lesson plan! I would change the worksheet to say handkerchief and elbow like you mentioned as well. I love the videos!]]> 2018-06-05 02:36:50 UTC https://padlet.com/10796532/cc1d3fuf9s17/wish/265532878 https://padlet.com/10796532/cc1d3fuf9s17/wish/265532902 Such a fun way to learn about germs! This seem like a really good way to keep a student interested in a topic]]> 2018-06-05 02:37:02 UTC https://padlet.com/10796532/cc1d3fuf9s17/wish/265532902