Clorox Wants Healthier Classrooms

A study conducted by Dr. Charles Gerba, professor of environmental microbiology at the University of Arizona, in partnership with The Clorox Company, found that plenty of bacteria are enrolled at schools across the country. And to help teach healthy habits that help prevent the spread of germs, Clorox has created Clorox Classrooms, a teacher-focused website developed with education experts that provides tools and resources to help reinforce healthy habits in the classroom and in the home.

The website features new curriculum, including science-focused lesson plans, take-home activities and whiteboard activities for grades K-2 and 3-5 that were developed by teachers for teachers, meet national educational standards and use the latest classroom technologies to make learning about germs and hygiene exciting and fun for kids.

In addition, between now and March 1, 2011, eligible K-5 teachers can visit Clorox Classrooms to enter the Free Books Sweepstakes for a chance to win a 50-book prize package for their classrooms.

“We believe these new tools will help teachers make learning about cleanliness through science-based curriculum both fun and interactive,” said Laura Yost, group manager for public relations at The Clorox Company. “Students will learn how to help prevent the spread of germs with educational handouts, videos and books, and by working together to conduct grade-specific science experiments and report on their fi