Understanding Germs
A Grade 5 science worksheet to help students understand what germs are, 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. This worksheet will help you learn about germs and how to stay healthy.
1. What are germs?
Tiny living things that can make you sick
Large animals that live in the jungle
Pieces of dust and dirt
Harmful chemicals
2. Which of these is NOT a common way germs spread?
Touching contaminated surfaces
Coughing and sneezing
Reading a book
Sharing food or drinks
3. Name two types of germs and describe one difference between them.
4. Washing your hands with soap and water for at least seconds can help remove germs.
5. When you sneeze or cough, you should cover your mouth and nose with your or a tissue.
6. All germs are bad for you.
True
False
7. Hand sanitizer is always better than washing hands with soap and water.
True
False
8. List three ways you can prevent the spread of germs in your school or home.
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