Understanding Body Odor

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Understanding Body Odor

About This Video

Understanding Body Odor helps learners learn why body odor happens and what they can do to manage it. This video explains that body odor can happen when sweat mixes with bacteria on the skin, especially in areas that sweat. Learners are taught practical hygiene strategies such as washing with soap and water, drying the body, wearing clean clothes, changing socks and underwear regularly, and using deodorant or antiperspirant.

Learning Objectives

After watching this video, learners will:

  1. Identify key ideas and routines related to understanding body odor.
  2. Explain how the skill supports health, comfort, safety, or well-being.
  3. Choose or sequence appropriate actions for using the skill in everyday life.

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Clinician & Educator Supports

Grade 8
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.SL.8.4 – Present information and findings coherently using relevant evidence and appropriate organization.
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.SL.8.6 – Adapt speech to different contexts and tasks, using formal English when appropriate.
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.L.8.6 – Acquire and accurately use grade-appropriate academic and domain-specific vocabulary.

Grades 9–10
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.SL.9-10.4 – Present information and evidence clearly, concisely, and logically for the purpose, audience, and task.
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.SL.9-10.6 – Adapt speech to a variety of contexts and tasks, using formal English when appropriate.
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.L.9-10.6 – Acquire and accurately use general academic and domain-specific vocabulary appropriate for college and career readiness.

Grades 11–12
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.SL.11-12.4 – Present information and evidence clearly and logically while addressing audience, purpose, and differing perspectives.
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.SL.11-12.6 – Adapt speech to a variety of contexts and tasks, demonstrating command of formal English when appropriate.
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.L.11-12.6 – Acquire and accurately use general academic and domain-specific vocabulary appropriate for college and career readiness.

  • By the end of the instructional period, the learner will explain at least three common factors related to body odor and identify appropriate hygiene responses with 80% accuracy across 3 consecutive sessions.
  • By the end of the instructional period, the learner will use respectful, accurate vocabulary to discuss body odor and personal hygiene in complete sentences with 80% accuracy across 3 consecutive sessions.
  • By the end of the instructional period, given a body-odor scenario, the learner will identify an appropriate self-care step or help-seeking response in 4 of 5 opportunities across 3 consecutive sessions.

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