Microorganisms: Helpful & Harmful

Microorganisms: Helpful & Harmful

5th Grade

15 Qs

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Microorganisms: Helpful & Harmful

Microorganisms: Helpful & Harmful

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Science

5th Grade

Medium

NGSS
MS-LS1-7, MS-LS2-4, MS-LS2-3

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

Living things too small to be seen with just our eyes

microorganisms
mold
decomposers
soil

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

A microorganism that can be helpful or harmful to humans 

bacteria
fungi
air
water

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

A tool used to see tiny cells

binoculars
magnifying glass
telescope
microscope

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

5 mins • 1 pt

Media Image

_________________ bacteria are in your _________________ to help digest food.

Helpful; throat
Helpful; stomach
Harmful; esophagus
Harmful; lungs

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS1-7

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

5 mins • 1 pt

Media Image

Harmful bacteria produces cheese.

True
False

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS1-7

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

2 mins • 1 pt

Four students in Mrs. Sterling's class make the following observations.  Choose which student is correct

Shelby says that all microorganisms are found in the ocean.  Some are helpful, but some are harmful.  It's best to shower after swimming at the beach.
Garry says that all microorganisms are harmful.  This is why we must get vaccinations and antibiotics from the doctor.
Ireland says that some microorganims are helpful and some are harmful.  The best way to protect ourselves from harmful microbes is to wash our hands with soap and water.
Jonathan says it's impossible to become sick from bacteria.  Only viruses and fungi can make a person sick.  Make sure to sneeze in your elbow to prevent the spread of germs.

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

2 mins • 1 pt

Which is not an example of a harmful microorganism?

Mold growing on a kitchen sponge
Bacteria found in yogurt
Bacteria that causes turberculosis
Salmonella on uncooked chicken

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