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Technology Tackling Biofilms

For Teachers 5th - 8th
Students use their knowledge of biofilms to design a model of a new toothbrush to tackle dental biofilms. In addition, they evaluate the product, and communicate the process of the technological design.
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Open Wide and Trek Inside!

For Teachers 1st - 2nd
Learners explore, examine and study a module that focuses on the science of the oral environment and major scientific concepts relating to oral health. They investigate the process of tooth decay by interacting with stories and games...
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Water Conservation Task

For Teachers K - 8th
Pupils list reasons that water conservation is important. They describe methods to conserve water. This lesson could be incorporated with an oral hygiene lesson on brushing teeth.
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Watch Your Mouth

For Teachers 9th - Higher Ed
Students examine the importance of good dental hygiene.  For this health lesson, students examine periodontal disease through a series of activities, and how it can be controlled by good oral health.
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Good for Teeth

For Teachers 2nd - 4th
In this taking care of your teeth worksheet, students check off the proper categories for taking care of their teeth and then color the worksheet.
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Oral Health for Pregnant Moms

For Teachers Higher Ed
Students identify the cause of dental problems during pregnancy. They state when baby teeth form. They identify ways of keeping baby teeth healthy.
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A Look at My Teeth

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Learners examine their oral hygiene. In this oral hygiene lesson, students examine tooth x-rays, molds, and specimens. Learners create a record of their own teeth.
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Tooth Truth

For Teachers Pre-K - 1st
Getting in the habit of practicing good dental hygeine is important for youngters. This lesson reinforces the importance. Learners have a class discussion about how they take care of their teeth, then create toothbrush holders out of...
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First Smiles

For Teachers Higher Ed
Students explain the risks associated with teeth and gum problems during pregnancy. In this adult  health lesson, students brainstorm ways to prevent childhood cavities. They recommend ways to care for their teeth.
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Egg Flossing Lesson Plan

For Teachers K - 3rd
Students practice flossing between each egg carton tooth.
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Alligator Craft Paper Bag Puppet

For Teachers Higher Ed
Pupils make paper bag puppets. They use the puppets as a story teller and reader. Students use the puppets to ask questions during and after reading. They assemble their own puppet. Pupils use the puppets to introduce new themes, such as...
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The Crest Egg-Speriment

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students explore the effects of using proper dental hygiene. In this toothpaste experiment lesson, students use eggs, vinegar and crest toothpaste to determine the consequences of plaque on teeth and the effectiveness of toothpaste.
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Teeth And Eating

For Teachers 1st - 2nd
Students are introduced to several concepts about milk teeth and permanent teeth. They view photos of baby teeth, complete a worksheet that depicts their current tooth development and identify ways in which to care for permanent teeth.
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Care for Teeth

For Teachers 1st - 3rd
Students study how to care for their teeth, and they study what happens if they don't clean their teeth.
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Dental Arithmetic: Sugar Clocks

For Teachers 5th - 7th
Students analyze data about their teeth. For this data collection lesson, students determine how often their teeth should be brushed during the day. Students also estimate the amounts of sugar in 17 foods.
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Piggybook: A Read4Health Lesson Plan

For Teachers K - 2nd Standards
"You are pigs." With those three simple words, the lives of the Piggott family were changed forever. Read aloud the children's story Piggybook by Anthony Browne and teach your class the importance of personal responsibility, learning...
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What Have You Learned about the Mouth?

For Teachers 2nd - 4th
Students sequence the steps in a normal day that can lead to tooth decay and describe how to maintain a healthy mouth.
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The History of Dentistry

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Students explore about dentistry's ancient roots and modern history. They read a brief history and answer questions on a comprehension work sheet. Also, students explore dentistry by reading the Historical Overview on the History of...
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Brace Yourself!

For Teachers 6th - 12th
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...
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ADULT ESOL LESSON PLAN--Level 2--Health and Nutrition

For Teachers Higher Ed
Students, while reviewing the vocabulary list on the board, identify basic personal hygiene products/practices along with daily grooming routines. They discuss the importance of these routines socially and health wise on a daily basis.
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Graph Around the Room

For Teachers K
Students study personal hygiene and their graphing skills.
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Visiting the Dentist

For Teachers Pre-K - 1st
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.
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A Little Flossing Goes A Long Way

For Teachers 2nd - 5th
Students explore how to floss their teeth properly. They observe a demonstration showing that bruising alone is not enough to remove plaque from all tooth surfaces.
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Dr. Teeth and Dr. Gums To The Rescue

For Teachers 2nd
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.

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