Students in Tyese Boyd's fifth-grade class at Mason Creek Elementary recently got a hands-on lesson on microorganisms using "Glow Germs" during their weekly visit to the Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) Room.
The activity was led by Julie Sewell from the West Georgia Youth Science & Technology Center (GYSTC), who returned to the school for the interactive lesson.
"Our students got to see exactly how germs spread by applying 'fake germs' and putting their cleaning skills to the test," STEM teacher Sarah Anthony said. "They compared hand washing vs. hand sanitizer to see which method works best."
Anthony thanked GYSTC, which provides hands-on science programming to schools across Georgia, for the continuing partnership that makes science interactive and engaging—particularly during cold and flu season.