Students create a list of dental problems and tactics that can be used to correct them. They then study about how the field of orthodontics is changing, and work in cooperative groups to research and build models of how various types of...

Students conduct a simple investigation to explore tooth decay.

In this dental health worksheet, students see black line pictures of items that are used in the dental office. They can color a bib, a dental mirror, a dental car, mask, gloves, and an air syringe.

Students use the vocabulary list on the board and flash cards to identify and examine various types of personal hygiene products and their uses. Students strive to practice daily proper grooming routines. They view a...

Learners participate in healthy living activities prepared by the school's physical education program and local health professionals.

Scholars assess a government's ability to intervene in personal health decisions. They research basic facts about euthanasia and describe their opinions about new legislation passed in the United States Congress about an individual's...

First graders identify the seven parts of a tooth and discuss various foods that can cause tooth decay. They analyze and discuss a poster of the parts of a tooth, discuss what a cavity is, label the parts of a tooth on a worksheet, and...

Young scholars engage in a lesson that is concerned with the consumption of soft drinks by children. They examine the statistics about the consumption and determine the increase or decrease in individual servings consumed over time. They...

Students examine vocabulary words that deal with the parts of the body. They identify the body parts and organs associated with the five senses. They identify common illnesses, causes and treatments. They research various lifestyle...

Second graders role play as dentists researching teeth and their care. They create a slide show showing how a character, Bear, can take care of this teeth explaining habitats, diets and teeth.

Students research their tonsils in this lesson. They research and discover what tonsils are, what they do, and where they are located. Students also identify other parts of the mouth, what they do, and where they're located. They...

Students explore the mouth's environment and realize that there are bacteria in everyone's mouth.

Offer your youngsters an extra helping of nutritional knowledge and healthy tips with this resource, which centers around the MyPlate nutritional guide and offers three "courses" of plans and worksheets on the food groups and the...

Students identify the arrangement of their teeth. In this dental anatomy lesson, students discuss the functions of each type of tooth and record the state of health of their teeth on a chart. Students brainstorm ways they would be...

Young scholars explore the overall environment of the mouth and the structures inside.

Students use a shoe box to simulate what happens when candy gets between your teeth. In this teeth brushing lesson, students explore the importance of brushing your teeth. Students listen to Brush Your Teeth Please. Students recognize...

Second graders play in a listening game and brainstorm ways to communicate health information and ideas.

Middle schoolers study the importance of alkaline earth metals.  In this metals lesson students research the minerals that are essential for human health. 

Fifth graders examine how good health depends upon many things, including heredity, lifestyle, personality traits, mental health, attitudes, and the environment.

In this health worksheet, learners locate eighteen words related to teeth and the care of teeth. Students find the names of different types of teeth. They find tooth care terms such as brush, cavity, cap, and dentist.

First graders explore teeth care by identifying healthy and unhealthy choices.

Study the nutrition of elderly people and how it helps them to remain independent and healthy.  Learners investigative the nutrition concerns of the elderly. MyPlate, vitamine requirements and sensory changes in the elderly are...

In this language arts worksheet, students practice oral language skills by practicing making an appointment at the dentist's office. Students work in pairs to role play this situation using the dialogue provided.

In this history of medicine instructional activity, students read the statements about prehistoric health. Students write true or false for the statements and use evidence to support the statements.