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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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.
1. What are germs?
Big animals
Tiny living things that can make us sick
Invisible friends
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.
True
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.