WorksheetsThe Human Microbiome
Total questions: 16
Worksheet time: 11mins
Match the following creatures with their descriptions.
Fungi
Organisms that decompose organic material.
Bacteria
Microscopic organisms that can be found everywhere.
Eyelash mites
Tiny mites that live on human eyelashes.
Aliens
Hypothetical extraterrestrial beings.
Hey there, science whiz! Can you tell us what we call those tiny, invisible bacteria that happily live in and on our bodies?
Microbiome
Biome
Microorganisms
Invisible creatures
Guess what? The bacteria in our bodies have a combined weight! Can you take a wild guess at how much the bacteria in the microbiome of one human weigh?
Is it around 2 to 5 pounds?
Could it be 10 to 20 pounds?
Maybe it's 100 to 200 pounds?
Or is it a whopping 1000 to 2000 pounds?
Did you know that there are tiny little creatures living in your gut right now? They have an important job to do: (a)
Imagine you could count all the bacteria in one person's microbiome. Now, compare that number to the total population of Earth. How do they stack up?
They're about the same
The bacteria would outnumber us 10 to 1
The bacteria would outnumber us by millions
The bacteria would outnumber us by billions
Ready for a fun fact? Can you guess the main type of microorganism that's partying in your human microbiome?
Funky Fungi
Bodacious Bacteria
Eyelash Party Mites
Alien Invaders
Match the following bacteria habitats with their meals.
Do they feast on our skin?
Skin bacteria
Do they gobble up our gut?
Gut bacteria
Do they snack on our nose and mouth?
Nose and mouth bacteria
Or do they enjoy a variety of different things?
Various bacteria
Imagine you're a tiny bacterium! What would you need from the human body to thrive and party?
Yummy food and a cozy living space
A shield to protect from nasty infections
A personal chef for digestion of food
A wardrobe full of different shapes
Match the following descriptions with the correct type of bacteria or infection.
Is it a group of harmful bacteria partying inside our body?
A type of bacteria that can cause diseases.
Or, is it a group of helpful bacteria working tirelessly for our well-being?
A type of bacteria that aids in digestion and boosts immunity.
Could it be a type of infection caused by some naughty bacteria?
An infection resulting from bacteria that disrupts normal body functions.
Or, is it a type of infection caused by that spoiled pizza you ate last night?
An upset stomach after eating contaminated food.
Imagine you're a detective, and you're trying to figure out how those pesky harmful bacteria sneak into our human microbiome. Any ideas?
They slip in through tiny cuts on our skin
They hitch a ride on some spoiled food we eat
They float in through the air we breathe
They use all of these sneaky methods!
Hey there, super scientist! Can you tell us what an infection is?
Is it a type of food poisoning?
Could it be a type of harmful bacteria?
Or is it an invasion of harmful bacteria or microorganisms?
Maybe it's a type of antibiotic?
Imagine you're a detective and you're investigating a case of C. jejuni infection. Can you identify the symptoms?
Is it diarrhea, vomiting, and fever?
Or could it be coughing, sneezing, and a sore throat?
Maybe it's headache, dizziness, and fatigue?
Or is it rash, itching, and swelling?
Imagine you're a tiny soldier in the body's immune system. Your mission? Fight off invaders! But what's your secret weapon, antibiotics, doing?
Only taking down the bad guys (harmful bacteria)
Only taking down the good guys (helpful bacteria)
Playing both sides! Taking down both harmful and helpful bacteria
They're double agents! They actually stimulate the growth of bacteria
Imagine you're a tiny, adventurous bacterium living in a vast, diverse city called the 'Human Microbiome'. Suddenly, a storm of antibiotics sweeps through. What do you think happens to your city?
The city remains unchanged, as if nothing happened
The city becomes stronger, like it's been working out
The city disappears completely, like a ghost town
The city changes, like it's been remodeled
Ready for a gut check? What's the real deal with our gut microbiome?
Is it just a fancy hotel for bacteria?
Does it act like a bouncer, keeping harmful bacteria out?
Is it our body's secret weapon against disease?
Or is it all of the above?
Why is the human microbiome important for our health?
Write Your Claim
2 pieces of evidence and Reasoning.
