Welcome to the Hands On curriculum download page! Hands On curriculum products are free to download.
Hands On is innovatively built around state curriculum standards for math, science, language arts, and social studies. The activities reinforce the concepts, and encourage interdisciplinary learning, peer support and cross-classroom collaboration which increase student retention and improves learning outcomes.
Material and Supply Kits:
Below is a list of what you’ll need to work with the Hands On curriculum in your classroom:
- Hand Sanitizer
- Liquid Hand Soap, 7oz. non-antibacterial
- Black Permanent Markers
- 4ml Disposable Nitrile Gloves-L (1 pair per student)
- Nutrient Agar Plates (1 per student)
- Parafilm M, (1 Strip per student)
- Bleach, 100ml
- Spray Bottle, 8 oz.
- Bag, Ziploc (Freezer) 3 2-Gallon Bags
- Disinfecting Wipes (1 pkg)
- Paper Towel Roll
- Crayola Model Magic 4 (4 oz Package)
In an effort to maintain the highest standards of safety the Hands On science experiments have been reviewed by a panel of food safety and microbiology experts. All of the safety procedures exceed what the CDC recommends for handling mold in the science experiments.
Training Videos for Hands On
Hands On - Bacteria Shapes Pronunciation
Learn how to pronounce the bacteria shapes encountered in the curriculum.
Hands On - Plate Counting
Now that your plates have been spiked, how do you count the colonies on the plate?
Hands On - RAFT Example
One of the assessments used in the curriculum is a RAFT activity. Find out more in this video.
Hands On - Science Curriculum Lesson 1
Learn how to set up the handwashing lab for the science curriculum.