Grade Level:  2

Subject:  Health, Science, Language Arts

Day 4 Learner Outcomes

    1.  Students will learn about good dental hygiene.
    2.  Students will discuss what things are bad for teeth.
    3.  Students will  identify what creates plaque.

Duration:  30 - 45 minutes

Materials:  hard boiled eggs for each child, a cup for each child, dark soda, video camera, TV/VCR, computer with internet access

Technology Tools/Courseware:  video camera, TV/VCR, computer with internet access

Teacher Notes:  Signed AUP Acceptable Use Policy

Procedures:

    1.  Discuss things they do which may be good or bad for their teeth.
    2.  Have students put egg (tooth) in dark soda and predict what will happen as the tooth sits in the soda overnight.
    3.  Students will create pictures of their predictions to show what they think the egg will look like after it soaks overnight.  Discuss predictions.
    4.  Students will work in small groups to create posters and presentations about tooth care.
    5.  Video tape the presentations.
    6.  Students will write in their electronic journal about their poster.

Modifications:  Pair students to accommodate different learning styles.
                         Follow special needs procedures.

Enrichment: Watch video tape of student presentations.
                     Recommended reading   Berenstain Bears Visit the Dentist
                     Visit the Web site "What Causes Tooth Decay" and "Cleansing Your Teeth and Gums".

Evaluation:  Complete rubric for each child.
 

S = Satisfactory	Positive participation  Made a prediction by creating a picture  Worked co-operatively with group to make a poster  Complete journal entry
I = Improving	Positive participation  Made a prediction by creating a picture  Worked co-operatively with group to make a poster  Complete journal entry
NI = Needs Improvement	Minimal participation  Made a prediction by creating a picture  Did not work co-operatively with group to make a poster  Minimal journal entry
U = Unsatisfactory	Did not participate  Did not make a prediction or picture  Did not work co-operatively with group to make a poster  Did not make journal entry

 
 

 National Standards : Science - Demonstrates the nature of scientific inquiry.

 State Standards : Reading Comprehension 2.52
                           Listening/Speaking 2.14, 2.2, 2.5
                           Health 2.13

References:  Cleaning Your Teeth and Gums
                 What Causes Tooth Decay
 
 

Created by:

 Donna Arehart
 Mary Nichols
 Mark Williams

Harrison County Schools
Harden Elementary
 
 

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