Health: Germs and How Illness Spreads Worksheet

Question 1

What are germs? Write one sentence that explains what germs are in a kid-friendly way.

Accepted Answer

Germs are tiny living things or particles that can sometimes make people sick. They are so small that we usually cannot see them without special tools.

Question 2

Circle the healthy choice: You sneeze. Should you sneeze into your hands or into your elbow?

Accepted Answer

You should sneeze into your elbow because it helps keep germs off your hands and slows the spread of illness.

Question 3

Why is it important to wash your hands with soap and water after using the bathroom?

Accepted Answer

It is important to wash your hands after using the bathroom because germs can get on your hands, and soap and water help wash them away.

Question 4

Put these handwashing steps in the correct order: rinse, scrub with soap, wet hands, dry hands.

Accepted Answer

The correct order is wet hands, scrub with soap, rinse, and dry hands. Scrubbing with soap should last about 20 seconds.

Question 5

A friend has a cough and offers you a sip from their water bottle. What should you do, and why?

Accepted Answer

You should politely say no and use your own water bottle. Sharing drinks can spread germs from one person to another.

Question 6

True or false: Germs can spread when a sick person coughs or sneezes near other people.

Accepted Answer

This statement is true. Coughing and sneezing can send tiny droplets with germs into the air or onto nearby surfaces.

Question 7

Name two times during the school day when it is a good idea to wash your hands.

Accepted Answer

Two good times to wash your hands are before eating lunch and after using the bathroom. It is also smart to wash after recess, after blowing your nose, or after touching shared items.

Question 8

Look at the choices: pencil, tissue, soccer ball, sandwich. Which one should you use to cover or catch a runny nose?

Accepted Answer

You should use a tissue to cover or catch a runny nose. Then you should throw the tissue away and wash your hands.

Question 9

Explain how germs might travel from a doorknob to your body.

Accepted Answer

Germs can get on a doorknob when someone touches it. If you touch the doorknob and then touch your eyes, nose, or mouth, germs can enter your body.

Question 10

Mia feels sick and has a fever. What is one way she can help keep classmates from getting sick?

Accepted Answer

Mia can help by staying home with an adult's permission until she is better. Resting at home helps her recover and keeps germs away from classmates.

Question 11

Which action helps stop germs from spreading: washing hands before eating or touching food with dirty hands? Explain your choice.

Accepted Answer

Washing hands before eating helps stop germs from spreading. Clean hands help keep germs off food and out of your mouth.

Question 12

Draw or describe one place in a classroom where germs can often be found because many students touch it.

Accepted Answer

A place where germs can often be found is a doorknob, pencil sharpener, desk, computer keyboard, or shared toy. These objects are touched by many students during the day.

Question 13

Why should you try not to touch your eyes, nose, or mouth with unwashed hands?

Accepted Answer

You should try not to touch your eyes, nose, or mouth with unwashed hands because germs on your hands can enter your body through those places.

Question 14

A classmate says, "I cannot see germs, so they are not there." Is this correct? Explain your answer.

Accepted Answer

This is not correct. Germs are too small to see with just our eyes, but they can still be on hands, surfaces, and objects.

Question 15

Write one healthy habit that helps your body stay strong against illness.

Accepted Answer

One healthy habit is getting enough sleep, eating healthy foods, drinking water, washing hands, or getting vaccines recommended by a doctor. These habits help protect the body and reduce the spread of germs.

Health: Germs and How Illness Spreads

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