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Primary Subject Area: Health Education |
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Grade Level: K - 1
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Overview:
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The students will learn ways to keep teeth healthy. This lesson can be used to teach health, nutrition, or food - related topics. |
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Approximate Duration: 1 class period (50 minutes) |
Content Standards:
- Standard 1
Students will comprehend concepts and strategies related to health
promotion and disease prevention.
- Standard 3
Students will demonstrate the ability to practice positive health
behaviors and reduce health risks.
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Benchmarks:
- 1-E-1
recognize basic body parts and describe the structure and function of the
human body system;
(1,2,4)- 1-E-2
demonstrate personal health habits that promote optimal health;
(i.e., good nutrition, brushing teeth, washing hands, exercise, etc.)
(1,2,3)- 1-E-3
compare and contrast personal health behaviors and individual well being; (1,2,4)- 1-E-4
identify common childhood health problems/illnesses and the corresponding
prevention and treatment;
(1,2,4)- 3-E-2
demonstrate responsible personal health behaviors; (2,4)
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Interdisciplinary Connections:
- Science : Life Science
The students will become aware of the characteristics and life cycles of organisms and understand their relationships to each other and to their environment.
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Educational Technology Standards:
- Gather information and communicate with others using telecommunications (e.g., email, video conference, internet) with support from teachers, family members, or peers.
( 1, 4, 5, 6 )
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Objectives:
The students will explain the difference between baby and permanent teeth,discuss how cavities develop,demonstrate proper tooth brushing techniques, and make wise food choices as part of self-responsibility for health and wellness. |
Lesson Materials and Resources:
Plastic model of teeth (may be borrowed from a dentist)
Toothbrushes (obtain from local dentist)
Toothpaste
Glue
Dried black-eyed peas
Small white beans |
Technology Tools and Materials:
Hardware:
computer with Internet access
Software:
Websites:
•Louisiana Department of Education's Jazzy Food and Nutrition Bulletin Board Ideas "A Healthy Smile Brightens Everyone's Day"
www.doe.state.la.us/DOE/asps/home.asp?I=JAZZY
•San Diego County Disease Prevention Program
www.sdcoe.k12.ca.us/smiles/
Other:
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Background Information:
The student should have a basic understanding of dental care and how to prevent cavities.
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Lesson Procedures:
- To introduce the activity, ask the following questions:
- How do turtles chew?
Answer: Ridges on the top of the mouth help them to chew.
- Which ocean animal has two sets of teeth?
Answer: The shark has teeth that grow in a membrane that continues to grow out of its mouth. When these teeth wear out, they drop from the membrane and new teeth grow in place of the old ones.
- Can children keep growing new teeth like sharks?
Answer: No. We have only two sets of teeth. Baby teeth are replaced by permanent teeth.
- Use a plastic model of teeth to demonstrate the cutting, tearing, and grinding of teeth.
- Explain that each tooth has a special job to do. Point out that each student has 20 baby teeth that will fall out and that these teeth will be replaced by 32 adult teeth.
- Explain that tooth decay or cavities may be caused by sugar forming an acid that eats holes in the surface of the tooth, causing decay. This decay, or hole, gets bigger if it is not repaired; it then becomes a cavity. Discuss the importance of choosing foods that will help keep teeth healthy.
- From the San Diego County Disease Prevention Program web site (Technology Connection section), select a storybook to read to the class.
- Use a plastic teeth model and toothbrush to demonstrate proper tooth brushing; make small circles on each tooth and brush away from the gums. After brushing the teeth, brush the tongue and rinse the mouth of the model.
- Have students demonstrate brushing teeth with a model. Tell them that eating nutritious foods will help keep teeth healthy and clean.
- Discuss other ways to keep teeth healthy (examples:brush at least twice a day, floss at least once a day, and visit the dentist office twice a year).
- Distribute to the students the activity sheet "Brush and Beam."
- Instruct the students to complete the activity sheet "Brush and Beam." They may glue black-eyed peas into the mouth to represent teeth that have not been brushed and glue white beans into the mouth to show healthy, clean teeth that have been brushed.
- Review with the students all the ways to keep teeth healthy.
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Assessment Procedures:
Demonstrate correct brushing techniques
Completion of "Brush and Beam" activity sheet
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Accommodations/Modifications:
Consider different learning styles and abilities when planning this lesson.
----- written by Division of Nutrition Assistance
Teachers must follow special needs student’s Individual Education Plan (IEP) or 504 Modification Plan.
Students with Sensory Impairments
Vision:
1. Procedures # 1-11 Assign preferential seating
2. Procedure # 5 Select story in Big Book form with large text and illustrations; use monocular for viewing Big Book
3. Procedures # 2,6 Verbally describe visual aids used in lesson
4. Procedure # 9 Enlarge text and pictures on “Brush and Beam” activity sheet; decrease number of items per page
5. Procedure # 10 Place black-eyed peas and white beans into separate zip lock bags
Hearing:
1. Procedures # 1-11 Teacher should maintain proximity and eye-contact during class discussions
2. Procedures # 1-11 Pair with a typical hearing student to insure understanding of directions
3. Procedures # 6,7,11 Use visual cues to reinforce instruction; number and sequence steps in proper tooth brushing (provide pictures for each step)
4. Procedures # 1-11 Use amplified listener with a headphone if student is unaided
5. Procedures # 1-11 Give clear and concise verbal directions; repeat and/or restate as needed
Students with Attention/Behavior Difficulties
1. Procedures # 1-11 Use close proximity to assist the student in focusing on directions; establish and maintain eye contact for all oral directions
2. Procedures # 1-11 Provide periodic breaks for movement
3. Procedures # 9,10 Fold or cover portion of “Brush and Beam” activity sheet so the student is dealing with only part of a page at a time
4. Procedures # 1-11 Use predetermined signal to redirect attention
5. Procedures # 1-11 Allow physically-active student to kneel or stand at workstation
Additional Accommodations/Modifications suggestions found under "Helpful Links- General Classroom Accommodations".
----- written by Melissa Woods
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Reproducible Materials:
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Explorations and Extensions:
Invite a dental hygienist or dentist to talk to the class. |
Lesson Development Resources:
Texas Curriculum Guide for Responsibility IV: Nutrition Educaton (1992), Texas Education Agency, Austin, TX. |
Reflections:
See "A Healthy Smile Brightens Everyone’s Day," in the Louisiana Department of Education's Jazzy Food and Nutrition Bulletin Board Ideas at the above web site.
This lesson could be taught with the lesson "Sink Your Teeth into Dental Health," during February, National Dental Health Month. |
Contact Information:
Division of Nutrition Assistance
http://www.louisianaschools.net/lde/nutrition/1667.html
Louisiana Department of Education
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Additional Contacts:
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Group: Division of Nutrition Assistance |
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MarcoPolo Lesson: No
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