LibGuides: Medical Microbiology--Hand Washing PSA: Home

Assignment in brief

Create a 3-Dimensional (3-D) Public Service Announcement (PSA) product of your own design regarding proper hand washing. The product must have the minimum information required but can include more categories (ex. bilingual presentation, Sign language, an original song to sing while washing hands). The style and organization of the information on the product is your choice, so try to create a cleverly designed product with engaging, attention grabbing graphics.

REQUIRED INFORMATION:

1. Facts about how unwashed hands spread diseases; benefits of proper hand washing.

2. Graphics of proper hand washing accompanied by written description.

3. QR code linked to a video demonstration.

4. Alternate methods of cleaning hands in the absence of soap and water.

5. Bibliography of resources.

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