Germ transmission and prevention quiz for Grade 6 students.

📚 Quick Study Guide

• 🦠 What are Germs? Germs are tiny living things that can cause illness. The main types are bacteria, viruses, fungi, and protozoa.
• 🤝 How Germs Spread: Germs spread through:
  • Touching contaminated surfaces
  • Coughing and sneezing
  • Contact with bodily fluids
  • Contaminated food and water
• 🧼 Preventing Germ Transmission:
  • 💦 Handwashing: Wash your hands frequently with soap and water for at least 20 seconds.
  • 🤧 Covering Coughs and Sneezes: Use a tissue or your elbow.
  • 💉 Vaccinations: Get vaccinated to protect against certain diseases.
  • 🍽️ Food Safety: Cook food thoroughly and avoid cross-contamination.

🧪 Practice Quiz

1. Which of the following is NOT a type of germ?
   1. Bacteria
   2. Viruses
   3. Fungi
   4. Cells
2. How long should you wash your hands to effectively remove germs?
   1. 5 seconds
   2. 10 seconds
   3. 20 seconds
   4. 30 seconds
3. What is the best way to cover your mouth when you cough or sneeze if you don't have a tissue?
   1. Your hands
   2. Your elbow
   3. The air
   4. Someone else's shoulder
4. Which of the following is a way germs CANNOT spread?
   1. Touching contaminated surfaces
   2. Coughing and sneezing
   3. Eating healthy foods
   4. Contact with bodily fluids
5. What is the purpose of vaccinations?
   1. To make you sick
   2. To protect you from certain diseases
   3. To spread germs
   4. To make you taller
6. Why is it important to cook food thoroughly?
   1. To make it taste better
   2. To kill harmful germs
   3. To make it look nice
   4. To make it easier to chew
7. What is cross-contamination?
   1. Mixing different types of food
   2. Spreading germs from one food to another
   3. Cooking food for too long
   4. Washing your hands