Myla Gumayagay University of Hawaii at Manoa

College of Tropical Agriculture and Human Resources

• Current partners include Washington State University, West Virginia University, University of Idaho and Alabama A & M University.

• Promote to the public of the importance of washing hands.

4H Experimental Model

Experience

Q&A

1. What do germs look like?

2. Are germs invisible?

3. Are germs everywhere?

4. Are germs good for you?

5. When you put germs in your mouth what happens to your body?

Experience

• Q&A

• What are ways you can prevent from getting sick?

Experience

Q&A

• Where can you get germs?

Experience

Q&A

• What can you do from getting germs?

Tips to Good Hand Washing

• Sing Twinkle, Twinkle Little Stars- Twice

• One round of ABC’s

• 20 Seconds

Use this opportunity go over the motions, have parents be involved in this process

Experience

• Germ Lotion

Will not make you sick-special lotion to show what your hand would look like if you had germs.

Experience

• What do you see on your hands?

• Germs are everywhere • Invisible • What do you need to do

to get rid of germs? • Can you practice the

hand washing technique. • Don’t forget to come back

into the tent.

Share/Process

• Q&A

1. Did you do a good job washing hands?

2. Did you miss any areas when washing your hands

Generalize

• Connecting real world experiences

Q&A

1. Can you tell me when you need to wash your hands?

Apply

Q&A

1. Can you share with someone about your experiences today?

2. Has there been a time where you couldn’t wash hands?

Clean Hands, Healthy People

Where Can Germ City Be Used

• Fairs

• Classroom

• Educational Trainings

• Collaboration and partnerships with neighboring organizations