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Little Things, Big Job: teacher key

Germs, grade 1 edition, written for 1st grade. Germs are tiny and can make you sick. Learn how to wash, cover a sneeze and help your body fight them.

Read the book. Print this page for the key.

Questions and answers

  1. How big are germs?
    • Tiny (answer)
    • Huge
    • Tall
  2. Do all germs make you sick?
    • Yes
    • No, most do not (answer)
    • Only at night
  3. How long should you scrub?
    • 2 seconds
    • 20 seconds (answer)
    • 200 seconds
  4. When should you wash up?
    • Before you eat (answer)
    • Never
    • In bed
  5. Why try not to touch your face with dirty hands?
    • Germs can get in (answer)
    • It hurts
    • Hands go away

Words

  • germs: tiny sickness-makers
  • soap: suds maker
  • sneeze: nose blast