Hygiene Keeps Us Clean
Our Bodies Defence
Germs, Viruses & Sickness OH MY!
Stand By Me (and don't fall!)
Potpourri
100

This should be done at least twice a day and for 2 minutes each time.

What is brushing your teeth?

100

Your immune system helps your body fight these tiny invaders.

What are germs or viruses?

100

This common illness is caused by a virus and makes your nose stuffy.

What is the common cold?

100

These limbs can be spread out to help keep you from tipping sideways when balancing. 

What are your arms?

100

The holiday when families gather to give thanks and eat turkey.

What is Thanksgiving?

200

You use this to clean your hands when soap and water aren’t nearby.

What is hand sanitizer?

200

You get a shot at the doctor to help your body fight certain diseases.

What is a vaccine?

200

This protective habit, often used in hospitals, helps stop germs from spreading through breathing.

What is wearing a mask?

200

Pieces of equipment that go under your feet with ropes that need to be held tight so you can remain standing with balance.

What are stilt-walkers?

200

The shape of most stop signs.

What is an octagon?

300

This dental tool cleans between your teeth where a brush can’t reach.

What is floss?

300

This yellowish-white substance your body makes after a cut helps protect against infection.

What is pus? 

300

These helpful immune system “soldiers” travel through your blood to attack germs.

What are white blood cells?

300

This piece of equipment is used to bounce with balance. The key to remain balanced is to make sure your feet are hugging the center yellow ball.

What is a pogo-ball?

300

The sport often played on TV during Thanksgiving.

What is American football?

400

Sharing items like hairbrushes or hats can spread this parasite. 

What is lice?

400

This is created by the immune system after experiencing and overcoming a sickness so the body is more prepared for the future. 

What is an antibody?

400

This scientist’s invention helped people see germs for the first time.

What is the microscope?

400

Standing still and not moving while balancing is called this type of balance.

What is static balance?

400

A baby frog is called this.

What is a tadpole?

500

The best area to cover your mouth with when you cough or sneeze.

What is the inside of the elbow?

500

When your immune system attacks harmless things like pollen, you get this.

What is an allergy?

500

A person that carries a virus but doesn’t show symptoms.

What is asymptomatic?

500

A stunt that requires a person walking while balanced on a thin wire across two points.

What is a tight-rope?
500

This seasonal process animals begin in the fall where they gather reserves of food for the winter.

What is hibernation?