Splash Zone
Pearly Whites
Germ Warfare
Puberty Problems
Fact or Funky?
100

You should do this specifically after gym class or practice to wash away sweat and bacteria.

What is showering

100

You should brush your teeth at least this many times a day

What is twice

100

 You should scrub your hands with soap for at least this many seconds.

What is 20 seconds

100

These products "masks" or hides body odor with a scent

What is deodorant / cologne /perfume

100

True or False: Your feet have about 250,000 sweat glands.

True!

200

To prevent "Athlete’s Foot," you should always wear these in public showers or locker rooms.

What are flip-flops/sandals

200

This sticky film of bacteria lives on your teeth and causes cavities if not brushed away.

What is plaque?

200

If soap and water aren't available, use this—but make sure it's at least 60% alcohol.

What is hand sanitizer

200

This product actually plugs your sweat glands to keep you from getting wet underarms

What is antiperspirant

200

Gross! This is the primary reason sweat actually smells bad.

What is bacteria eating the sweat? Sweat itself is odorless!

300

Bacteria hiding under these can cause infections; keep them trimmed and clean.  

What are fingernails/toenails

300

This tool cleans the 40% of your tooth surfaces that a toothbrush can’t reach.

What is floss

300

These are the three "entry points" on your face where germs most easily enter your body.

What are the eyes, nose, and mouth

300

These tiny holes in your skin can get clogged with oil and dirt, leading to pimples.

What are pores

300

 True or False: You should share your stick of deodorant with a friend if they forget theirs.

False—it spreads bacteria!

400

This item should be changed every single day, especially after a shower, because it sits closest to your skin.

What is underwear

400

To keep your breath fresh, don't forget to brush this bumpy organ in your mouth.

What is the tongue

400

To prevent spreading germs when you sneeze, you should "dab" and sneeze into this part of your arm.

What is the elbow

400

You should wash your face this many times a day to help prevent acne.

What is twice—morning and night?

400

This is how many millions of bacteria can live in a single human mouth. 

A. 1  Million - 10 million

B. 10 million - 50 million

C. 50 Million - 100 Million

D. 100 Million - 200 Million 

What is 10 million to 50 million?

500

Shared use of these two items can spread "Head Lice."

What are brushes and hats?

500

Dentists recommend replacing your toothbrush every 3 to 4 months, or immediately after you have been ____.

What is sick/ill

500

True or False: Hot water kills more germs than warm water when washing hands.

False—the soap and scrubbing do the work; water that's too hot just hurts your skin!

500

During puberty, these glands in your skin start producing way more oil (sebum).

What are sebaceous glands

500

True or False: Wearing the same socks or Hoodies two days in a row is fine if they don't "smell."

False—they trap dead skin and bacteria even if you can't smell it yet!