Food Safety is Key,

Its Up To You & Me

By: Denielle Saitta & Susannah Brewton

Pre-test
1. What are the biggest movers of
bacteria?
a. Hands
b. Feed
c. Noses
d. Lips

2. How long should you wash your

hands?
a. 10 seconds
b. 60 seconds
c. The time it takes to sing
The Star Spangled
Banner
d. The time it takes to sing
Happy Birthday to You

Pre-test Continued
3. How many steps are there in
handwashing?
a.
b.
c.
d.

3 steps
5 steps
7 steps
9 steps

4. The first step in handwashing is

to put soap on your hands.
a.
b.

True
False

After today, you will be able to:

State how long hands need to be washed
Demonstrate proper hand washing techniques
Communicate the importance of handwashing

Healthy Hands Lesson

The biggest movers of bacteria are your hands

Your goal in the kitchen is to stop the spread of bacteria
One major way you can stop the spread of bacteria is by properly washing
your hands
While in the kitchen it is important to wash your hands after touching:

Raw meat
Raw fish
Raw poultry
Raw eggs

During the day you should wash your hands after:

Blowing your nose, coughing, or sneezing

Using the restroom
Caring for pets
Taking out the trash

7 Steps for Proper Hand Washing

1. Wet your hands with warm running water.
2. Use enough soap to make lots of bubbles.
3. Rub your hands together for 20 seconds or as long as it takes to sing
Happy Birthday to You.
4. Scrub under your fingernails and between your fingers.
5. Rinse off all soap under running water.
6. Use a clean paper towel to turn off the water.
7. Dry your hands with another clean paper towel.

Hand Washing Activity

Handwashing Handout

Post-test
1. What are the biggest movers of
bacteria?
a. Hands
b. Feed
c. Noses
d. Lips

2. How long should you wash your

hands?
a. 10 seconds
b. 60 seconds
c. The time it takes to sing
The Star Spangled
Banner
d. The time it takes to sing
Happy Birthday to You

Post-test Continued
3. How many steps are there in
handwashing?
a.
b.
c.
d.

3 steps
5 steps
7 steps
9 steps

4. The first step in handwashing is

to put soap on your hands.
a.
b.

True
False

References
FoodMASTER Intermediate. (n.d.). Retrieved April 19, 2016, from https:
//www.foodmaster.org/grade3-5.html#.VxbIavkrK00