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Open Wide and Trek Inside Unit PlanOpen Wide and Trek Inside Unit Plan
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National Institutes of Health
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K - 4th
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Health
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2000
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Open Wide and Trek Inside

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Don't underestimate the value of a clean mouth! Here is a six-lesson unit that details everything a youngster needs to know about oral hygiene. It includes lessons on the purpose of a mouth and teeth, the nature of oral bacteria and the process of tooth decay, and finally how we can work to keep our mouths healthy.

439 Views 242 Downloads
CCSS: Adaptable

Concepts

oral hygiene, the scientific method, plaque, brushing teeth

Additional Tags

health

Instructional Ideas

  • This unit has many opportunities for cross-curricular work! From journal writing to experiments focusing on the scientific method, don't hesitate to highlight other important academic concepts while progressing through the unit

Classroom Considerations

  • While the unit mentions using a CD-ROM at various points, most of these activities have an alternative option for conveying or discussing the material

Pros

  • Focuses on developing important scientific inquiry skills throughout unit
  • Very detailed instructional guidelines
  • Includes several useful teacher references, such as how to handle controversial topics or promote safety in a science classroom

Cons

  • None

Common Core

RI.K.1 RI.K.2 RI.1.1 RI.1.2 RI.2.1 RI.2.2 RI.3.1 RI.3.2 W.K.2 W.1.2 W.3.2.a W.4.2.a SL.K.1.a SL.1.1.a SL.2.1.a SL.3.1.a SL.4.1.a

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