Germ Prevention Jeopardy

Stop Those Germs

100

This is what you should use to wash your hands to remove germs.

Soap

200

You should wash your hands for at least this many seconds.

20 seconds

300

These tiny organisms can make you sick and are often spread by touch.

Germs

400

You should always wash your hands after doing this in the bathroom.

Using the toilet

500

This part of your body should NOT be touched with unwashed hands because germs can enter here.

Eyes, nose, and mouth

Cover That Cough

100

You should cover your cough with this part of your arm.

Elbow

200

Using one of these helps stop germs when you sneeze.

Tissue

300

After using a tissue, you should do this right away.

Throw it away and wash your hands!

400

This happens when you sneeze or cough, and germs travel through the air.

Spreads germs

500

True or False: It’s okay to cough into your hands if you wipe them on your pants after.

False

Healthy Habits

100

Eating fruits and vegetables helps keep your body this.

Healthy or Strong

200

This daily habit helps your body fight off sickness and gives you energy.

Sleeping

300

Drinking this instead of sugary drinks helps your body stay hydrated.

Water

400

This activity helps your body stay strong and prevents illness.

Excerise

500

This is what you should do if you feel sick to avoid spreading germs to others.

Stay home/rest/tell an adult

Avoid the Risk

100

You should not share this item that touches your mouth.

a water bottle or utensils

200

Standing too close to someone who is sick can do this.

Spread germs/make you sick

300

You should clean this often because it can carry lots of germs (like desks or doorknobs).

Surfaces

400

This is what you should do before eating to reduce germs.

Wash your hands

500

True or False: If your friend is sick, sharing snacks is a good idea.

False

Smart Choices

100

Choosing to wash your hands before lunch is an example of this.

Healthy Behavior

200

Wearing clean clothes and bathing regularly helps prevent this.

Germs and sickness

300

This is what you call actions that help keep you from getting sick.

Prevention Behaviors

400

Choosing to stay away from someone who is coughing is an example of this.

Avoiding the Risk

500

Making good choices about hygiene and health helps improve this.

Personal Health