Starter quiz
- Complete the sentence: Drinking water is important to keep our bodies ______.
- 'hydrated' ✓
- Which of these is not one of the five main food groups?
- fruits and vegetables
- starchy foods
- protein
- water ✓
- dairy
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- How can you protect your skin from the sun?
- wear sunscreen ✓
- avoid being out in the hottest part of the day ✓
- wear a hat ✓
- wear protective clothing in the water ✓
- putting on lots of sunscreen once a day
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- Complete the sentence: Getting enough __________ helps your body grow and stay strong.
- junk food
- screen time
- sleep ✓
- sugary drinks
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- Brushing your teeth twice a day can help to prevent cavities. A cavity is ...
- a small piece of food stuck in between teeth
- a gum pain caused by brushing too hard
- a hole in a tooth caused by decay ✓
- an ulcer caused by accidentally biting the cheek
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- Match the profession to their correct job description.
- dentist⇔diagnoses, treats and advises on dental issues ✓
- pharmacist⇔prepares, dispenses and advises on medications ✓
- nurse⇔administers medications, monitors health conditions and provides care ✓
- doctor⇔diagnoses, treats and helps to prevent illness or injuries ✓
Exit quiz
- Which of the following are types of germs?
- bacteria ✓
- dirt
- virus ✓
- fungi ✓
- proteins
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- Complete the sentence: Bacteria can __________ quickly, which can push out and destroy healthy tissue.
- decrease
- multiply ✓
- change
- disappear
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- Which are the correct statements?
- All bacteria are harmful.
- All bacteria are good for us.
- There are different types of bacteria. ✓
- We need good bacteria for gut health. ✓
- Some bacteria can cause illness. ✓
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- Which of these is not a method of germ and bacteria transmission?
- direct contact
- indirect contact
- airborne
- online ✓
- vector-borne
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- Match the clue to the preventative action.
- you should do this for 20 seconds⇔wash hands ✓
- you should use this to avoid bites⇔use insect repellent ✓
- you should do this when you cough⇔cover your mouth ✓
- you should do this to ventilate a room⇔open windows regularly ✓
- Complete the sentence: Good ______ is important to stay safe and healthy and to prevent the spread of germs.
- 'hygiene' ✓
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Key learning points
- There are different kinds of germs such as bacteria, viruses and fungi.
- Germs can be spread through direct contact, droplets and contaminated surfaces.
- Handwashing, sanitising and proper hygiene practices can limit the transmission of germs.
Common misconception
All bacteria is harmful.
Some bacteria can cause illness, but humans need good bacteria for their gut health to aid in digestion.
Keywords
Bacteria - microorganisms that can be found in various environments, some of which cause diseases while others are beneficial
Virus - a tiny infectious agent that can only replicate inside the living cells of an organism
Fungi - a group of organisms that include yeasts, moulds and mushrooms, some of which can cause infections
Hygiene - practices that help maintain health and prevent the spread of diseases
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