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Learners develop pamphlets for a dental health mentoring program that educates younger students about caring for their teeth. They recall experiences at visits to dentists and consider why some students may have poor dental health.

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oral hygiene

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dental health, english language arts
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Grade
6th - 12th
Subjects
English Language Arts
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Resource Type
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For Teacher Use
Duration
1 hr
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Project-Based Learning
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