Washing hands | Science | Quizalize & Oak National Academy

Starter quiz

Which group of animals do humans belong to?
- insect
- mammal ✓
- fish
Is an elbow a body part on the inside or the outside of the human body?
- 'outside' ✓
Which of these arrows is pointing to a human's stomach?
- arrow 1
- arrow 2
- arrow 3 ✓
How many senses do humans have?
- 'five' ✓
Why do humans have senses?
- To explore the world around them and warn them of dangers. ✓
- To help them to grow.
- To be able to to breathe.
Match each sense to the body part it uses.
- sight
  
  ⇔
  
  eyes ✓
- hearing
  
  ⇔
  
  ears ✓
- smell
  
  ⇔
  
  nose ✓
- touch
  
  ⇔
  
  skin ✓
- taste
  
  ⇔
  
  tongue ✓

Exit quiz

Why is it important for humans to live a healthy life?
- To be happy and well. ✓
- To grow taller.
- To be very fit.
Which of these is a way to have good personal hygiene?
- reading a book
- playing football
- having a bath ✓
Which of these images shows a germ?
- image 1
- image 2
- image 3 ✓
Why are germs spread so easily by humans?
- Humans like to keep fit.
- Humans want to eat well.
- Humans touch lots of different things. ✓
Why do scientists want to prevent germs from spreading?
- There are already too many germs.
- Germs are too small.
- Some germs can make people unwell. ✓
Which action do you recommend to prevent the spread of germs?
- hand shaking
- hand drying
- hand washing ✓

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Lesson Details

Key learning points

It is important for humans to live a healthy life.
Personal hygiene is the way we care for our bodies, including washing hands and bathing.
Invisible germs can be passed easily between humans.
Scientists investigate how germs spread and how this can be prevented.
Regular handwashing is one of the best ways to remove germs and prevent them spreading to others.

Common misconception

Being seen as ‘healthy’ or ‘unhealthy’ is linked to personal attributes as well as physical attributes (such as regarding an unhealthy character as lazy or untidy).

Explanation that everyone can take steps to be healthy and that good hygiene is an important part of being healthy.

Keywords

Healthy - The health of a living thing is how well or ill it is. A healthy diet keeps a person or animal well.
Hygiene - Hygiene means keeping yourself and where you live clean.
Germs - A germ is a living thing that is very small. Some germs keep us healthy and other germs can cause harm and make you ill.
Prevent - To prevent something is to stop it from happening.
Hand washing - Washing your hands with warm water and soap can help to prevent the spread of germs.