1. Present the germs powerpoint to students.

2. Show students how to cough in their elbow for PE. This helps to make sure they do not get germs on the equipment. 

3. Play a game of germ tag. This game is adapted from PE Central and was submitted by Ashley McKnight. 

Germ Tag: Suggested Grade Level: K-1

Materials Needed: Cones to define playing area, 2 red foam balls, 2 green foam balls

Description of Idea: Have students find a good self space in the activity area. Give 2 students a green ball and give 2 students a red ball. The students with the red balls are the "germs" and the students with the green balls are the "doctors". On the teacher's signal the students are to move throughout the area according to the teachers locomotor movement choice (i.e., walking, sliding, skipping, etc.) trying to avoid beign tagged by the students with the red, "germs" ball. If the students without the ball get tagged (no throwing the ball) by a red, "germ" ball, then they freeze in the shape of an "X" or jumping jack shape. To get unfrozen they have to be tagged by students with the green, "doctor" ball. They are free to move in the game again after being cured (i.e., tagged) by a person with the green, "doctor" ball. Stop the game after a minute or so and have new students carry the doctor and germ balls.

Teaching Suggestions: When explaining the game make sure you tell the students that the ball has the germs and not the students. Some students/parents may object to students being called "germs." Have students walk before doing other locomotor movements. Remind students to keep their eyes up while they are moving. Do not allow throwing of the balls.