Hand Hygiene Habits
A Grade 5 worksheet on hand hygiene, covering the importance of handwashing, proper techniques, and when to wash hands.
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Read each question carefully and answer to the best of your ability. This worksheet will help you understand the importance of hand hygiene.
1. Why is it important to wash your hands regularly?
To make them smell nice
To remove dirt and germs
To make them look bigger
To practice singing
2. How long should you scrub your hands with soap and water?
5 seconds
10 seconds
20 seconds
1 minute
3. After using the restroom, you should always your hands.
4. Using and water is the most effective way to clean your hands.
5. You should dry your hands with a clean or air dryer.
6. Hand sanitizer is always better than washing your hands with soap and water.
True
False
7. You only need to wash your hands if they look dirty.
True
False
8. Name two times when it is important to wash your hands.
9. The diagram below shows the steps for proper handwashing. Follow these steps to keep your hands clean!
