Grade 2Sciencequiz16 questions

Exercise and hygiene

Grade 2: exercise keeps us healthy, heart beats faster when we run, washing hands stops germs, food groups for energy and growth, sleep.

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Questions

  1. Which of these is a good way to exercise?

    • Lying in bed
    • Playing tag
    • Sitting still
    • Watching TV
    Show answerPlaying tag

  2. Exercise helps keep our bodies strong and healthy. (True or false?)

    Show answerTrue

  3. Which part of the body gets stronger when we exercise?

    • Eyelashes
    • Hair
    • Muscles
    • Nails
    Show answerMuscles

  4. What happens to your heart when you run fast?

    • It beats faster
    • It beats slower
    • It beats the same
    • It stops beating
    Show answerIt beats faster

  5. What do we call the beat you can feel on your wrist? (Answer out loud)

    Show answerPulse

  6. What does your heart do?

    • Breaks down food
    • Helps you see
    • Makes you taste
    • Pumps blood around the body
    Show answerPumps blood around the body

  7. Why do we wash our hands with soap and water?

    • To get rid of germs
    • To help us grow taller
    • To make hands bigger
    • To make hands warm
    Show answerTo get rid of germs

  8. We should wash our hands before we eat. (True or false?)

    Show answerTrue

  9. Name one time when you should wash your hands. (Answer out loud)

    Show answerAfter using the toilet, before eating, after playing outside, or after sneezing

  10. Which foods give us lots of energy to run and play?

    • Bread, rice and pasta
    • Ice and water
    • Lettuce and cucumber
    • Salt and pepper
    Show answerBread, rice and pasta

  11. Which food has protein to help our bodies grow and repair?

    • Eggs
    • Lemonade
    • Lollipops
    • Sweets
    Show answerEggs

  12. Fruit and vegetables are bad for our bodies. (True or false?)

    Show answerFalse

  13. Name one food that is a good source of protein. (Answer out loud)

    Show answerFish, meat, eggs, beans, nuts or cheese

  14. About how many hours of sleep does a child aged 7 or 8 need each night?

    • About 10 hours
    • About 15 hours
    • About 3 hours
    • About 5 hours
    Show answerAbout 10 hours

  15. Why is sleep good for us?

    • It lets our bodies rest and grow
    • It makes germs grow
    • It makes muscles weaker
    • It stops the heart
    Show answerIt lets our bodies rest and grow

  16. Which helps you sleep well at night?

    • A calm bedtime routine
    • Bright screens in bed
    • Loud music at bedtime
    • Running around before bed
    Show answerA calm bedtime routine

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