Lesson Plan

Soap Lab Framework

Students will investigate how soap removes “germs” by conducting a glitter experiment and recording their observations, then explain the science behind soap action and practice effective handwashing.

Understanding how soap works empowers students to adopt proper hygiene habits, reduces illness transmission, and builds scientific inquiry skills through hands-on exploration.

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Teacher Preparation

10 minutes

Step 1

Hook & Guiding Question

5 minutes

Step 2

Glitter Germ Experiment

20 minutes

Step 3

Share Your Findings

10 minutes

Step 4

Explain the Science

10 minutes

Step 5

Wrap-Up & Reflection

5 minutes

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Slide Deck

Germ vs. Soap Visuals

Guiding Question

Water Only

Soap in Action

Micelles: How Soap Works

5 Steps to Super Handwashing

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Discussion

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