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Germs and You!

A worksheet for 4th graders to learn about germs, how they spread, and how to prevent their spread.

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4-LS1-14-PS3-2

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Germs and You!

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Read each question carefully and answer to the best of your ability. Good luck!

Germs are tiny living things that can make us sick. They are so small you can't see them without a microscope! There are different kinds of germs, like bacteria and viruses.

Shigella bacteria

1. What are germs?

a

Big animals

b

Tiny living things that can make us sick

c

Invisible friends

d

Plants

2. Germs are so small you need a   to see them.

3. Two kinds of germs are   and  .

4. All germs are bad for us.

T

True

F

False

5. Name three ways germs can spread from one person to another.

6. Number the steps in the correct order for washing your hands properly:

Rinse your hands with clean water.

Wet your hands with clean, running water.

Apply soap and rub your hands together for at least 20 seconds.

Dry your hands with a clean towel or air dryer.