FACTS
What tool is used to see germs?
Microscope
Germs get into our body through our _________,_________, and ______.
Our eyes, nose, and mouth.
Something you should do several times a day to keep germs away.
Wash your hands
You should brush your teeth at least ________ per day.
twice
_________ or ___________ into your elbow or a tissue.
Cough or sneeze
Something that can make you sick. Hint: You need a microscope to see it.
Germs
Germs are contagious. This means that germs can _______ very quickly from person to person making them sick.
Spread
You should keep your hands away from (3 body parts).
Your eyes, nose, and mouth.
___________ is a sticky film on your teeth and is caused by bad microbes.
Plaque
__________ bacteria help your body get nutrients from food
Good
Germs are______________!
Everywhere!
While playing outside, germs could get into your body through_________. Hint: this could happen if you fell off of your bike.
cuts and scrapes
After using a tissue, you should __________.
Wash your hands with soap and water
Our mouths are home to ______ species of microbes.
700
When we come in from _____________ we should wash our hands.
outside
The kind of germ that causes a sore throat
Bacteria
What kind of cell helps fight off infection and other diseases?
white blood cell
The part of your body that should cover coughs and sneezes if you can't get to a tissue in time...
Elbow
Microbes are made up of ___________ and _____________.
bacteria and fungus
There are ______ and _______ microbes.
good and bad
The kind of germ that causes an upset stomach, cold or flu.
Virus
What type of infection will antibiotics help with?
Bacterial Infection
How many times should you wash your hands a day?
7-10 times
What do the microbes feed on?
Sugar from food or drinks
__________ are plant-like creatures, but unlike plants, they live off other living things to get their nutrients.
Fungi