Body Invaders

Why is it important to keep a cut clean

• It helps prevent germs from coming in.

• germs are scared of water.

• it isn't important, they can stay dirty.

• It looks nicer if it is clean

True or False. Your body is invaded by lots of germs everyday

• True

• False

What are some ways you body helps to fight off germs? (select all that apply)

• Some cells eat the germ

• Some cells for a scab over a cut

• Some cells ignore the germs

• Your body warms up to fight the germs giving you a fever

What does invade mean?

• not ill

• ill

• to attack

• The smallest living thing

What is a cell

• an attacker

• to attack

• when an illness makes you very hot

• The smallest part of everything that is alive

What stops MOST germs from getting in your body

• Your hair

• your skin

• your eyelashes

• Chuck Norris

What is poison

• Something that can harm your body and make you ill

• A type of fish

• The name of a germ

• The smallest part of everything that is alive

What are some things you can do to prevent yourself from getting sick? (tick all that apply)

• Use a tissue when you cough or sneeze

• Wash your hands before you eat

• Never eat food that is too old or not properly cooked

• Keep cuts clean and wear a plaster if needed

What is a germ

• A type of virus

• A tiny living thing that can make you ill

• A type of bacteria

• A tiny particle that is the building block of all living things