Health Education Quiz - Water - Age 5-7 (Answers)
Water is one of the topics covered in KS1 PSHE lessons. Children are taught the sources of water, how they can be used, and the importance of hydration and drinking enough water on a daily basis.
The main ingredient in our bodies is water. Our planet, Earth, despite its name is mostly water - at least on its surface. Vegetables contain lots of water too - a cucumber is 96% water!
It's a good thing that water is abundant. It plays an important role in keeping us healthy and we must make sure that we drink enough water every day to help us grow big and strong. So, do you know where water comes from and how we should use it? Find out by playing this quiz.
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You can find more about this topic by visiting BBC Bitesize - Water
We can get water from many sources including the rain, the tap and in bottles but we do not get water from books
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Rainwater is best used to water our plants. You can even collect it when it rains and use it in the garden on dry days. It is not advised to drink rainwater
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Most people buy bottled water to drink throughout the day as it is a healthy choice. Bottled water has been filtered so we know that it is clean and safe to put in our bodies
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You can use tap water to clean your teeth and have a wash
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It is important that you drink water every single day to help it do all the jobs it needs to in order to keep you healthy and hydrated
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You should be drinking between 6 and 8 glasses of water everyday with between 125-150ml of water in each glass for smaller children and 250ml-300ml for older children and adults
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When you exercise, your body sweats and this removes some of the water you need. It is important that you drink some extra water afterwards to replace what has been lost
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When your body does not have enough water, it can start to feel tired and you might even get a headache. This is your body’s way of asking for a drink and telling you that it is feeling dehydrated
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Water has many uses in the body including helping us to concentrate, helping to digest our food and remove the waste and it keeps our skin looking nice and fresh. Although it has a lot of uses, water does not help us to breathe
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If you do not like the taste of water, you can mix it with some sugar-free cordial. This will change the taste but still help you get your recommended amount of water
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