Disney Educational - Bill Nye The Science Guy - Germs

Humans are surrounded by germs of all kinds, and some get inside the body, causing the immune system to activate and help get rid of the intruders. Bill Nye explains about the different kinds of germs, using models made from foam. Bacteria, viruses, fungi, and protozoa can cause some rather nasty illnesses, but the body has many defenses against their invasion.

Grade Levels: 3-8

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