Science Worksheet · Grades 5–8
Bacteria and Viruses Worksheet
A printable science worksheet for grades 5-8 on bacteria and viruses. Students learn how single-celled bacteria differ from non-living viruses that need a host cell, match eight clues, then answer four questions. A complete answer key is included.
Subject
Science
Grades
Grades 5–8
Skill Focus
Bacteria and Viruses, life science
Lesson Length
30 minutes
Lesson Overview
About this worksheet
Bacteria are tiny single-celled living things, while a virus is a non-living particle that must use a host cell to copy itself. This worksheet teaches the key terms – cell, host, microbe, antibiotic, and vaccine – and why antibiotics fight bacteria but not viruses.
The reference box and Section A are on page 1. The reference box defines the key terms. Section A has eight clues to match to the correct term. Section B on page 2 has four short-response questions.
Page 3 is a complete answer key with answers for every item. The worksheet pairs well with the Cells and The Immune System worksheets.
How to Use This Lesson
Read the reference box and review the terms.
Match each clue to its term in Section A on page 1.
Answer the four short-response questions in Section B on page 2.
Use the answer key on page 3 for self-check.
Pair with The Immune System Worksheet for more on fighting germs.
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Bacteria and Viruses Worksheet
A printable science worksheet for grades 5-8 on bacteria and viruses. Students learn how single-celled bacteria differ from non-living viruses that need a host cell, match eight clues, then answer four questions. A complete answer key is included.
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