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Germ Prevention & Hand Washing Lesson Plan

Total questions: 18

Worksheet time: 9mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Grace and Mia are having a sneeze contest in class! Which action should they take to best stop germs from spreading when they sneeze?

a)

Cover with elbow or tissue

b)

Turn away without covering

c)

Cover with bare hands only

d)

Hold your breath quietly

2.

Avery, Ethan, and Arjun just finished playing outside. Why should they wash their hands with soap and warm water before snack time?

a)

Cool down after exercise

b)

Make hands smell nice

c)

Remove germs from skin

d)

Save water during the day

3.

During class, Arjun sneezes loudly without covering his mouth. Which behavior, like Arjun's, spreads germs through the air?

a)

Reading a quiet book

b)

Sharpening a pencil lightly

c)

Coughing without covering

d)

Walking to the lunchroom

4.

Priya and Oliver are learning how to wash their hands properly. Which step helps them make sure they wash long enough to remove all the germs?

a)

Hum Happy Birthday twice

b)

Rub just the fingertips

c)

Count to five quickly

d)

Rinse only with water

5.

Harper and William are playing in class. Which item could carry germs from one person to another when they touch it?

a)

Unused tissues in box

b)

Fresh fruit at home

c)

Closed windows only

d)

Shared classroom objects

6.

Kai, Evelyn, and William are in science class and use talcum powder to model a sneeze. What does the powder represent in their experiment?

a)

Safe nose tickles

b)

Cool classroom air

c)

Clean water vapor

d)

Invisible germ droplets

7.

Mason, Emma, and Aria are talking about different health issues. Which choice describes an infectious disease?

a)

Illness spread person to person

b)

Pain from a sprained ankle

c)

Soreness after long running

d)

Allergies to spring pollen

8.

Nora and Emma are having a sneeze contest! Why is it smarter to cover your sneeze with your elbow instead of your hands?

a)

Hands touch surfaces often

b)

Elbows stay cleaner always

c)

Hands dry faster after use

d)

Elbows are stronger joints

9.

James sneezes into his palm and then gives Ava a high-five. What is most likely to happen next?

a)

Germs transfer to others

b)

Nothing changes at all

c)

Air becomes very humid

d)

Soap appears on skin

10.

Ava, Arjun, and Maya want to keep their school super clean and healthy! Which plan will help them spread the least germs during the school day?

a)

Wash before eating and after restroom

b)

Wash only if hands look dirty

c)

Cover coughs sometimes with sleeve

d)

Use hand sanitizer just on weekends

11.

Oliver and Mia are baking cookies together! Oliver wants to touch his face while baking, but Mia says he should wash his hands first. Who is right?

a)

True 😃

b)

False 😡

12.

Noah, Ava, and Aria are trying to solve a mystery in their infection control class! They come across this diagram and need your help. Can you tell them what this diagram represents?

a)

Aseptic Technique

b)

Chain of infection

c)

Stages of Infection

d)

Process of Colonization

13.

Oh no! Maya ate something that was contaminated and now she’s feeling really sick in bed. What is the name of the illness that we get from eating contaminated food?

a)

Contamination Illness

b)

Food Poisoning

c)

Foodborne Illness

d)

Hazard Illness

14.

Avery and Ava are learning about the human body. They wonder, what amazing job does the immune system do for us?

a)

Causes diseases

b)

Protects the body from diseases

c)

Makes food

d)

Breaks bones

15.

Harper and Sophia are learning about the amazing defenders in our bodies. Can you help them figure out what antibodies are?

a)

Red blood cells

b)

Harmful chemicals

c)

Substances that fight disease

d)

Dust particles

16.

Charlotte and Rohan want to win the "Hygiene Heroes" award at school! Which of the following are two ways they can follow good personal hygiene?

a)

Washing hands regularly and brushing teeth daily

b)

Eating junk food and skipping baths

c)

Sharing personal items and not washing hands

d)

Ignoring dental care and not bathing

17.

Hannah and Oliver are having a contest to see who can brush their teeth for the recommended amount of time! Can you help them out? How many minutes should they brush their teeth for?

a)

2 minutes

b)

1 minute

c)

5 minutes

d)

10 minutes

18.

Benjamin, James, and Maya are about to enjoy their favorite snacks! Why is it important for them to wash their hands with clean, warm water and soap before eating?

a)

It helps remove germs and prevents illness.

b)

It makes our hands look shiny.

c)

It is a fun activity to do every day.

d)

It helps our hands grow faster.