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Health Education: Brushing Teeth
Second graders explore dental health as a topic. In this personal health lesson plan, 2nd graders demonstrate the proper technique for tooth brushing and describe the benefits of good dental health.
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Let's Take Care of Our Teeth!
Students identify types of teeth, tools for teeth, the people and behaviors associated with dental care. Then, they create a list of ways to take care of their teeth. Students also create a chart of dental care using key terms and...
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Tooth Crossword
In this crossword learning exercise, students complete a crossword puzzle by solving clues about healthy teeth. For example, "Base of the tooth below the gum."
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A Teeth Changing Experience
Students research human health by reading an educational story in class. In this oral health lesson, students identify the importance of brushing their teeth and consuming calcium. Students read the book A Teeth Changing Experience and...
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What Causes Tooth Decay
Students investigate oral hygiene. In this personal health lesson, students discover the parts of a tooth and how to best protect them from disease. Students examine the effects of acids on tooth enamel and calcium.
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Brushing Your Teeth
Students use a shoe box to simulate what happens when candy gets between your teeth. In this teeth brushing instructional activity, students explore the importance of brushing your teeth. Students listen to Brush Your Teeth Please....
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Taking Care of Your Teeth
First graders discuss the importance of taking care of their teeth while viewing pictures showing good/poor teeth care. In this health and science lesson plan, 1st graders list 3 things to do to keep teeth healthy, creating a lis on...
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Facts About Teeth Chart
In this health worksheet students see a large tooth in the center of the page with lines all around it. Students write facts about teeth and tooth care on the lines.
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Dental Health
Students watch a presentation about how cavities are formed, view a dentist office on the Internet. Students make a class book about teeth after taking digital pictures of teeth.
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Care for Teeth
Students study how to care for their teeth, and they study what happens if they don't clean their teeth.
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A Look at My Teeth
Students examine their oral hygiene. For this oral hygiene lesson, students examine tooth x-rays, molds, and specimens. Students create a record of their own teeth.
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Go-o-o Tooth!
First graders explore teeth care by identifying healthy and unhealthy choices.
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Sleep and Energy
Students discuss the importance of getting a good night's sleep. They make connections between sleep, energy, and having a good day at school. They make a sleepiness chart which shows how they feel each day for a week.