Diseases
What name is the viral infection 'influenza' more commonly known by?
The flu!
True or False: Flossing is not important.
False: Flossing is really important for oral health! It reduces cavities and helps gum health.
True or False: Sunscreen protects your skin from ultraviolet radiation (UV rays) from the sun.
True!
Name one purple fruit or vegetable!
Possible answers include: cabbage, eggplant, grapes, purple potatoes, & plums (but the teacher will have final say on whether the answer was correct or not!)
What county is Safford in?
1) Pima County
2) Maricopa County
3) Graham County
3) Safford is in Graham County!
If not vaccinated against it, what disease can cause red itchy bumps on the skin?
Chickenpox!
Which removes more germs, handwashing or hand sanitizer?
Handwashing! Hand sanitizer should be used when handwashing is not available (like when you're in the car or hiking).
What does 'SPF' stand for?
1) Safety Protection Fluid
2) Sun Predacity Factor
3) Sun Protection Factor
3) Sun Protection Factor!
True or False: Vegetables are an important source of vitamins, minerals, and dietary fiber.
True! Vegetables are an important source of vitamins, minerals, and dietary fiber.
Which was invented first: Scooby-Doo or the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles?
Scooby-Doo is older! Scooby-Doo began in 1969, whereas the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles began in 1984.
True or False: The COVID-19 Pandemic was the 10th deadliest pandemic in all of human history.
False! The COVID-19 Pandemic was the 5th deadliest pandemic in all of human history.
How long should you wash your hands for?
20 to 30 seconds!
False! Skin cancer affects everyone with all different skin tones. People with lighter skin tones are at a higher risk, but skin cancer can affect everyone.
Name a yellow fruit!
Possible answers include: bananas, pineapple, mango, yellow pears, yellow apples, and lemons (teacher has final say on correct answer).
Martha Washington!
When were vaccines invented?
A) The 1400s
B) The end of the 1700s
C) The 2000s
B) The end of the 1700s!
The first vaccine was done in 1796.
True or False: Washing hands with cold or hot weather kills the same amount of germs.
True! Water temperature isn't important for washing hands. What's most important is that you wash your hands for the full 20/30 seconds.
True or False: You should wear sunscreen even when it's cloudy.
True! Clouds are not able to block all UV rays, so it is important to wear sunscreen even when it's cloudy outside.
How many grams of protein should 9 - 13 year olds have everyday?
1) 2 grams
2) 34 grams
3) 107 grams
2) 34 grams!
A 9 - 13 year old should have about 34 grams of protein a day.
When was the first Harry Potter book published?
1) 1886
2) 1955
3) 1997
3) 1997!
What was the deadliest pandemic in human history?
The Black Death from 1346-1353. 75- 200 million people died, which was 17-54% percent of the global population. In some areas, up to 75% of the population died.
Where was hand sanitizer invented?
1) California
2) New York
3) London
1) SPF 5
2) SPF 15
3) SPF 30
3) SPF 30!
True or False: Calories are a measure of energy.
True! Food gives us energy, and calories are a way of measuring how much energy food gives.
In the book series Percy Jackson, which Greek god was Percy Jackson's father?