Home > Genomics > Lesson 2: How Soap Fights Germs Lesson 2: How Soap Fights Germs April 9, 2025 Prepare for lesson: Review video Supplies for small groups: Shallow bowl (preferably light-colored) Handful of ground black pepper or dark-colored spice like paprika Dollop of dish soap During the lesson: Introduce the vocabulary words: hydrophilic and hydrophobic. Ask youth to share some special characteristics of soap. Watch video together to explore more about soap. Divide youth into small groups of 2-3 Distribute supplies to youth Ask youth for examples of hydrophilic and hydrophobic chemicals in their everyday lives. Previous: Lesson 1: Antibody Attack Next: DNA & Diseases — Intermediate Lessons Bundle