PERSONAL HYGIENE

Personal Hygiene

100

Germs such as sweat and dirt can make us sick. True or False

False (Bacteria and viruses are types of germs)

200

How often should you wear deodorant?

Every day!

300

How do other people feel when you come to class with body odor?

Uncomfortable, don't want to be around you

400

Define personal hygiene!

Answers vary

500

Name 3 reasons why personal hygiene is important!

Options include:

Staying healthy, making other people feel comfortable, preventing illness, helps make friends, etc. 

Clothing & Shoes

100

Clothing does not need to be washed unless it is visibly soiled and stained. True or False?

False (skin cells and germs are not visible to the eye; they mix with bacteria and cause odor)

200

It’s o.k. to turn your underwear inside out for a second wearing. True or False

False (Clothing that is worn next to the skin needs to be changed daily, i.e. underwear, socks & shirts)

300

How often should you wash your clothes?

Every day for most things lime underwear/socks/shirts. 

400

Describe an appropriate outfit for a job interview.

Answers vary

500

Describe an appropriate outfit for playing sports. 

Answers vary. 

Bathing

100

It’s o.k. not to use shampoo or soap when showering. No one will ever know. True or False

False

200

How often should you wash your hair?

Every 1-2 days

300

How often should you wash your body?

Every day!

400

Describe your nighttime routine. What personal hygiene tasks do you do every night?

Answers Vary. 

500

Describe your morning routine including 3 personal hygiene tasks. 

Answers vary. 

Oral Health

100

How often should you get dental check-ups? a.When your mom tells you to b.Once every 6 years c.Every 6 months d.When there is candy stuck in your teeth

c.

200

When are good times to brush your teeth during the day?

Answers vary. 

300

How many times should you brush your teeth a day?

2 or 3

400

What happens if you do not take care of your teeth?

Cavities, etc. 

500

How do other people feel when you have bad breath?

uncomfortable

Hand Washing

100

How long should you wash your hands for?

30 seconds

200

What can you use if you are not near a bathroom to wash your hands?

hand sanitizer

300

When are good times to wash your hands?

Answers vary. After using the restroom, before you eat, after touching something sticky. 

400

Which has more germs? A toilet seat or a dollar bill.

A dollar bill

500

What is the place in your school that has the most germs?

The water fountain