First graders identify healthy foods. In this nutrition lesson plan, 1st graders create a Venn diagram to compare and contrast healthy foods. Students place foods in the proper circle.

Students construct ratios using the hand as data. They use examples of cortical and trabecular bone found in the long bones to measure circumference, diameter, length, and weight of long bones. They perform computations using growth...

Students explore how all living things have needs that are obtained from their surroundings. They identify the surroundings where an animal or plant lives is its habitat. Students identify that a habitat is a community of living and...

Students investigate how environmental surprises and endocrine disruptors influence perceptions of benefits and costs. The decisions of science are under these type of influences and must be thought out with a definite method.

Second graders are introduced to the food groups on the food pyramid. Individually, they draw pictures of their favorite foods and identify which food group it belongs. To end the lesson, they discuss the importance of eating a variety...

In this Dig Magazine archeology quiz, students answer 12 multiple choice questions complementing the October 2009 issue. Page contains answer and additional resources link.

Students learn along with Ms. Frizzle's class. In this Magic School Bus lesson plan, students explore the mouth, where digestion begins.

Second graders participate in a game in which they discover tips for a healthy lifestyle. They discuss that the decisions they make now affect the rest of their lives. They ask any questions they have to end the lesson.

Students study the importance of alkaline earth metals.  For this metals lesson students research the minerals that are essential for human health. 

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...

A comprehensive site for careers in dental hygiene. Click on Career Information on the right hand side for careers, education, and licensing.

An interactive teeth and eating exercise followed by some research information on teeth. A quick quiz to check for understanding follows the activity.

A great website outlining all aspects of a career as a dental hygienist. Includes information about employment, current job outlook, nature of the work, training, and more.

These lesson plans teach students the importance of good dental hygiene and feature crafts, games, books ,and songs.

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.

For teens, taking care of teeth isn't always a priority. This article goes through the history of brushing teeth, proper techniques for brushing, and the importance of regular brushings.

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.

During this lesson, students will enjoy multisensory activities related to the importance of practicing good oral hygiene. Students will listen to a shared text, learn songs, participate in a liquids lab, and participate in four centers.

Shows the steps for brushing teeth properly. Book includes audio narration in 18 additional languages with text in English.

Sip All Day, Get Decay is a comprehensive approach to eliminating tooth decay. Learn how you can stop the spread of cavities, gum disease and tooth decay simply by reducing the number of soft drinks you drink each day. Take the Soda Pop...

[Free Registration/Login Required] This Pre-K/Kindergarten dental health flipchart incorporates several links to fun and educational dental health games as well as assessment and interactive activities.

A collection of video lectures from a dental anatomy course taught at the University of Michigan. The course reviews topics like oral tissue, salivary glands, teeth, human skull, oral surgery, and a review of the dental gross anatomy for...

Learn what causes tooth decay and how to prevent it.

Ever wonder what the difference between baby teeth and adult teeth is? Learn about tooth growth and development. In addition, find out information about the different types of teeth in your mouth and the specific parts of a tooth.