Curated OER
Botanical Illustration with Watercolor Activity
Young scholars examine anatomy of flowers as depicted in watercolor drawings, and create their own artwork.
Curated OER
Introduce Vocabulary: Giggle, Giggle, Quack
Students evaluate tier two vocabulary words. In this vocabulary lesson, students read Giggle, Giggle, Quack and determine the meaning of vocabulary words discovered in the story. Students record their learning in a word journal.
Curated OER
Introduce Vocabulary: “I Can’t,” Said the Ant
Students discover the meaning of tier two vocabulary words. In this vocabulary lesson, students read I Can't, Said the Ant, listening for 3 pre-selected, tier two vocabulary words. Words are defined by the teacher and students...
Curated OER
Lesson 3: Making Predictions
In this making predictions activity, students read a newspaper article, locate the "Five Ws and the H," and then make logical predictions on the content that they read and then analyze those predictions based on a rubric.
Curated OER
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Students compare and evaluate the world's different seaweeds. In this investigative instructional activity students study seaweed and the harvesting of it. They then interpret the data collected and graph the seaweed...
Curated OER
About Sheep
Students study sheep ranching practices and wool gathering. In this agriculture lesson, students discuss sheep ranching and construct a sheep book of information and pictures. Students color diagrams and fill in 3 blanks.
University of Manchester
Children's University of Manchester: Teeth and Eating: Brushing Your Teeth!
Using the right toothbrush and brushing in the correct way are important for dental care. Learn how to clean your teeth properly, then take a short quiz to check your understanding.
About Kids Health
About Kidshealth: Teeth: Dental Care for Children
Everything you need to know for maintaining proper dental care including how to brush, what makes strong teeth, what causes decay, and the three types of teeth.
Read Works
Read Works: Terrific Teeth
[Free Registration/Login Required] An informational text about teeth and how to take care of them. A question sheet is available to help students build skills in reading comprehension.
eSchool Today
E School Today: Oral Care Tips for Great Teeth & Great Smiles
Learn about milk and adult teeth, the types of teeth we have and their functions, the anatomy of a tooth, dental decay and tooth plaque, how to take care of your teeth, what dental braces do, what causes bad breath or halitosis, and why...
Other
Save Your Smile: Get Your Child to Brush
An article with information on how to encourage a child to brush his/her teeth and how to encourage children to be enthusiastic about this necessary personal hygiene step.
University of Manchester
Children's University of Manchester: Teeth and Eating: Looking After Your Teeth
Learn what causes tooth decay and how to prevent it.
Read Works
Read Works: Is It Time for a New Toothbrush?
[Free Registration/Login Required] An informational text about the proper way to use a toothbrush and how to know when to replace it. A question sheet is available to help students build skills in reading comprehension.
Other
Healthy Teeth: Oral Health Education Database: Prevention
Get tips on how to prevent tooth decay. Learn how flouride works, as well as how to floss and brush your teeth. More specific information on dental x-rays and different sealants is also provided.
Beacon Learning Center
Beacon Learning Center: Sequence of Events
Build sequencing skills by looking at transition words like first, next, then, and finally. Read four short paragraphs and use the transition clues to put the events in the correct order. Then use these words while typing an original...
Other
Healthy Teeth: Oral Health Education Database: Braces
Learn how braces work to straighten teeth.
Children's Museum
The Children's Museum of Indianapolis: Health House: Food, Fitness and Fun: 24/7
Engage your students in what it means to live a healthy life. They'll learn how to read food labels and understand basic nutrition. They'll take part in fun active play and learn about exercise benefits. Learn why healthy habits such as...
Other
Proctor & Gamble: A Fun Eggsperiment
Follow the steps of this "egg"speriment and discover how food and drink acids can lead to tooth decay and cavities. Created for teachers and parents, teach those you care for about the benefits of dental hygiene.
American Geosciences Institute
American Geosciences Institute: Earth Science Week: Are You a Water Waster?
In this activity, students monitor how much water is used if the water is left running while they brush their teeth. They use that information to calculate how much the whole family would use. They learn how much water can be conserved...