Germs & Spread
This type of germ spread happens when you touch a desk after someone sneezed on it.
What is indirect contact?
Why does hygiene matter more in middle school than elementary school?
What is increased sweat, oil, and bacteria growth from puberty?
This sticky layer forms within 24 hours after brushing.
What is plaque?
Acne happens when hair follicles become clogged with what two things?
What is oil (sebum) and dead skin cells?
You should clean your hands at least before eating and after this.
What is using the restroom?
Why can one sneeze still spread germs even after the person walks away?
What is droplets can land on surfaces and live for hours?
What two body changes during puberty directly increase body odor?
What is more sweat and more oil production?
Plaque bacteria eat this and produce acid.
What is sugar?
Why can popping pimples make acne worse?
What is it pushes bacteria deeper and can cause scarring?
When using hand sanitizer, when should you stop rubbing?
What is when hands are completely dry?
Not all germs are bad. Name one helpful role some germs have in your body.
What is breaking down food or making vitamins?
Why is deodorant helpful but not a solution to poor hygiene?
What is it reduces odor but does not remove sweat or germs?
What does the acid from plaque slowly dissolve?
What is enamel?
Which treatment kills bacteria: benzoyl peroxide, salicylic acid, or retinoids?
What is benzoyl peroxide?
Why shouldn’t you shampoo every day?
What is it can dry out your scalp by removing natural oils?
If someone never washes their hands but has a strong immune system, why can they still get sick?
What is germs can overwhelm the immune system when they build up?
If someone skips showers but uses deodorant daily, what problem could still occur?
What is bacteria buildup, skin irritation, or infection?
Why is using more toothpaste not better?
What is a pea-sized amount is enough and extra doesn’t clean better?
If someone scrubs their face very hard thinking it will clean better, what might happen?
What is irritation and more inflammation?
Why should tissues be thrown away after one use?
What is they contain germs that can spread?
Explain how shared objects increase disease spread even if people don’t directly touch each other.
What is germs transfer onto objects and then onto another person’s hands/face?
Explain how hygiene affects confidence and school performance.
What is feeling clean increases confidence and improves focus in class/sports?
Explain the chain reaction from sugar to cavities.
What is bacteria eat sugar → produce acid → enamel breaks down → holes form?
Explain why hormones increase acne during puberty.
What is hormones increase oil production, which clogs pores and allows bacteria growth?
Explain why brushing from the ends of your hair upward prevents damage.
What is it prevents pulling and breakage?