Teeth
What do you use to brush your teeth?
Toothbrush.
Why do we wash our hair?
To clean our hair by getting rid of dirt, oil, sweat, and product build-up (hair spray, gel, leave in conditioners, etc.)
It's ok to just answer "to clean our hair". Bonus points if team/student answers what they are getting rid of when washing their hair!
When should you wash your hands (multiple answers. Only have to give 1)
After using the bathroom, before eating, before cooking, after cooking or handling raw meats and eggs (uncooked meat and eggs), after playing outside, if your cough or sneeze into your hands.
*bonus points for getting more than 1 answer!
What should you use under your arms every day and especially before and after physical activity or hot summer days?
Deodorant
How long should you brush your teeth?
Double Jeopardy!!!
2 minutes!
What do you use to clean your body?
Bar soap or body wash and water.
What should you use to wash your hair?
Shampoo
How long should you wash your hands for?
20 seconds.
About how long it takes to sing Happy Birthday!
Is it ok to put dirty clothes back on after taking a bath or shower?
No!
*Always put on a clean shirt, pants, underwear, and socks after bathing. Dirty clothes go into the laundry to be washed before they can be worn again.
What can you do after you brush your teeth to fight bacteria and keep your breath fresh? Hint: it's a liquid
Mouthwash
How often should you shower?
Every day.
Especially after sweating and getting dirty from physical activity, hot temperatures, or after work.
What should you use to keep your hair moisturized/makes it easier to brush?
double jeopardy!!!
Conditioner
What is the ONLY way to get rid of germs and dirt on your hands? Washing with soap and water, hand sanitizer, or nothing (your hands are clean just the way they are)?
Soap and water.
*washing your hands for 20 seconds with soap and water is the only way to truly get rid of germs and dirt. If you don't have access to soap and water but need to clean your hands use hand sanitizer until you can get to some where you can wash your hands with soap and water
How many times can you wear your clothes before you have to wash them in the laundry?
1 time.
*After you wear clothes to school, at work, playing outside in, or sleeping in them they are dirty and must be washed in the laundry before they can be worn again. Wearing the same clothes over and over again without washing them will cause you to smell bad, can cause a painful or itchy rash on your skin, and cause acne on your body (pimples). It can also affect your mood. When we aren't looking or feeling our best, it can cause us to go from being happy and confident (green zone) to the blue zone (sad or sick) or red zone (angry or frustrated).
Besides brushing our teeth what else can you use to get food that is stuck inbetween your teeth?
Floss
What should you use to wash your face?
Clean water, soap/face wash, and a clean dry towel or wash cloth.
What should you do to prevent tangles?
Double Jeopardy!!!
Brush your hair.
*Brushing your hair when you wake up, if your hair gets messed up during the day, and before bed helps to prevent tangles/knots and helps to keep your hair healthy.
What is the number 1 way to stop the spread of illnesses like the flu, colds, and stomach viruses?
Washing your hands with soap and water!
What can you do to quickly freshen your breath?
Mouthwash, gum, or mints!
*It's a good idea to freshen your breath after meals with onions, garlic, or other strong smelling types of food. If you are unable to brush your teeth after eating, using mouthwash, gum, or mints will also help to freshen your breath!
Why do you brush your teeth?
To get rid of germs and left over food particles that cause cavities.
Have fresh breath.
Bonus point for getting both answers!
Name a way you help keep clean
Open ended question. Point for whoever answers. If playing on teams, point goes to which ever team gives the most examples of how they keep clean.
Do you have to wash your hair every day?
No.
*Technically it depends on your hair type and activity to determine how often you should be washing your hair. Some people need to wash their hair every day, while others wash their hair 2-3 times a week. What is important is that you wash your hair at least 1-2 times a week. To keep your hair healthy, to keep it from smelling, or causing a painful and itchy rash to your scalp, dandruff, or acne to your face, neck, or back (depending on length of hair).
True or False: having wet hands after washing hands can still spread germs that get people sick?
True! Drying your hands with a clean towel or clean paper towel is also an important part of washing hands.
What do you use to help clean your body when using body wash in the shower (liquid soap for your body)
A loofah or sponge.
*remember if using a bar of soap in the bath you need 2 wash clothes. 1 for your face and 1 for your body. If using body wash use a loofah or sponge. Never use a loofah to wash your face though as it's too rough for the delicate skin on your face.