Identify 3 ways that you can live a healthy life style.
Possible Answers: Eat fruits and vegetables. Exercise. Get enough sleep. Wash your hands. Keep your teeth clean. Wear sunscreen in the sun. Wear warm clothing in the winter.
100
Explain two ways you can stay safe during a thunderstorm.
Possible Answers: Stay inside. Do not touch wires. Stay away from trees and metal objects.
100
Where is your heart located?
on the left side of your chest
100
What is the main organ of the respiratory system?
Lungs
100
What is the tube in your throat that is held open by rings of cartilage?
Trachea
200
What is a plant smoked in cigarrettes, pipes, and cigars? It contains chemicals that cause cancer.
Tobacco
200
Explain two ways you can stay safe during a tornado?
Possible Answers: Go to a shelter or safe room on the lowest level of the building. Protect your head. If outside and unable to go inside, lie flat in a ditch.
200
What is the average heart rate of a 3rd grader?
65 to 95 beats per minute
200
What does inhale mean?
to bring air INTO your body
200
Define alveoli.
tiny air sacs where gas exchange occurs
300
What is a natural plant chemical that keeps you awake, makes you nervous, and can give you headaches?
Caffeine
300
Describe 2 ways to stay safe in extreme cold.
Possible Answers: Stay indoors. Keep clothing dry. Wear layers of clothing. If icy outside, walk carefully. Watch for signs of frostbite or hypothermia.
300
What are the blood vessels that carry blood AWAY from your heart?
Arteries
300
What is the large muscle below the lungs that moves air in and out of your lungs when it flexes?
Diaphragm
300
What is the waxy fat that your body needs in small amounts? Too much of it can lead to heart disease.
Cholesterol
400
Describe two ways that your friends can NEGATIVELY influence you.
Possible Anwers might include: Telling me to lie to my teacher or parents. Not allowing others to play with us. Convincing me to watch a tv show or movie that is not good for me.
400
Describe 2 ways to stay safe in extreme heat.
Possible Answers: Drink plenty of water. Stay indoors and away from the sun. If outside, wear sunscreen. Wear loose-fitting clothing.
400
What are the blood vessels that carry blood BACK to your heart?
Veins
400
Give 2 examples of AEROBIC exercise.
Possible Anwers: Walking, Running, Cycling, Swimming, Yardwork, Gardening
400
What are the branches that come off the trachea that allow air to flow to the alveoli?
Bronchi
500
Describe two ways that your friends can be a POSITIVE influence in your life.
Possible Answers might include: Telling me to tell the truth. Encouraging me to study for a test. Allowing others to play with us at recess.
500
Identify 3 things needed in a home disaster kit and WHY they are good things to have.
First Aid Kit - in case someone is injured during the storm.
Bottled Water - to keep you hydrated in your safety spot until it is safe again.
Flashlight and batteries - in case you lose electricity.
Prepackaged food - in case you lose electricity and it will keep you fed until it is safe again.
Whistle - it can allow rescuers to hear you if you are trapped inside your house
500
How much blood does your heart pump in one minute?
1.3 gallons
500
Give 2 examples of ANEOROBIC exercise?
Possible Answers: jumping rope, hill climbing, gymnastics
500
What is asthma?
a condition that causes the inside of your airways to swell, which makes it difficult to breath