To Brush or Not to Brush?

Grade Level:

Preschool Special Education / Kindergarten in conjunction with a Fifth Grade partner class.

(The fifth grade students will be preparing a Kindergarten appropriate Dental Care Quiz presentation such as Power Point .  This will be used as an activity with the Kindergarten in Lesson 5.)

(Lesson 1 is a prerequisite for Lesson 5)

Subjects:

Health
Language Arts
Science

Materials:

Prepared questions, documentation labels and/or anecdotal records, rubric, a variety of toothbrushes and tooth pastes, floss, teeth molds, x-rays, etc. donated from a dentist, free video from Dr. Rabbit's Bright Smiles, Bright Futures by Colgate Toothpaste, and/or other dental content books such as Berenstain Bears Visit the Dentist.

Technology Tools / Courseware:

Computer with Internet access, cassette recorder/player and tape, microphone, video recorder, presentation software such as Power Point, and free video from Dr. Rabbit's Bright Smiles, Bright Futures by Colgate Toothpaste.

Teacher Notes:

1. Complete Current AUP (Acceptable Use Policy) per student
2. Provide assistance to children with special needs or lower developmental skills
3. Familiarize self with students' abilities and weaknesses prior to lesson
4. See emergency forms for detailed list of procedures and information on students
5. Teachers and assistants should make sure that students do not put toothbrushes in their mouths - teach them about not sharing germs (Glitter Germs Lesson)
6. It is suggested that on the fifth lesson kindergarten will pair with a 5th grade class to enrich learning and review in areas of dental hygiene.  The students will only meet during the last lesson when they will pair with a kindergarten student to do the Dental Care Quiz and Fruit Kabob activity. (See lesson 5 for details)

Procedures:

Kindergarten:
 
1. Introduction -  Stimulating discussion with thought provoking questions while in a large group; this can be a baseline of what they know and understand before the unit.  Ask questions about the importance of our teeth.  Ask what things are good for teeth and what things are bad.  Ask what students think will happen to their teeth if they do not brush them.  Finally, ask the children how they can keep their teeth in good shape.  Record their answers as if you were conducting an interview using a tape recorder and microphone.

2. Introductory Video - After discussing their answers, show students a short cartoon video given free from  Colgate  about the importance of good dental hygiene.  Follow with questions about how their earlier thoughts may have changed.  Review some of the important points.  (Book can be substituted or used in addition to the video during this introductory lesson.)

3. Short Group Exploration Tables -  Split the class into two groups.  One group will be at the computer watching more dental hygiene procedures from BrainPop and Colgate.  The other group will be at a table exploring different types of toothbrushes, tooth pastes, dental floss, x-rays and teeth molds donated from a dentist or orthodontist.  (Make sure that students do not put toothbrushes in their mouths. At this time you can teach about germs and how we must not share some things with friends - health integrated lesson). After 10 - 15 minutes switch groups.

Fifth Grade Only:

1. It is assumed that students have experience with Power Point skills.  The following is a tutorial for power point on an upper grade elementary level if needed:  Power Point teaching Unit

2. Group students to work on the presentations and discuss expectations.  Students are to use simple graphics with simple picture book text to create interactive slides where students can make a choice between a positive dental health choice and a negative choice.  Pass out and discuss Kathy Schrock's Power Point Rubric at this time as it will be use for the evaluation in Lesson 5.

3. Give definite due date for presentation after consulting with kindergarten teacher to determine the date of the fifth lesson. The students will work with kindergartners in the lab when taking the Dental Care Quiz.

Modifications:

1. Students with visual impairments will sit within close proximation to the TV.
2. Additional time is given to a student who has delays in cognition or motor processing and/or coordination.
3. Pair typically developing students with developmentally delayed students to facilitate appropriate peer modeling.

Enrichment Activities:

1. Utilize the Web for games that require thinking skills instead of just watching an on-line demonstration
2. Higher expectations may be included for those developing at above age appropriate skill levels
3. Lesson on Germs - Glitter Germs Lesson

Evaluation /Assessment:

1. Complete anecdotal records, observation notes, and/or rubric
2. Teacher or trained assistant will document progress from the goals listed in standard benchmarks by stating child's name, date, and skill achieved.  Mastered criteria includes any skill that has been performed correctly and independently with 90% accuracy.  At this time the teacher or assistant can write any other observations in anecdotal format. (It is beneficial to utilize Avery 7 mailing labels but any other note taking device would be sufficient.)
3. Fifth grade will be assessed at completion of presentation assignment by the Kathy Schrock Power Point

 

TO BRUSH OR NOT TO BRUSH LESSON RUBRIC

A = Achieved	Positive participation - 90% of the time Followed directions - 90% of the time Waited and took turns - 90% of the time
P = Progressing ; Improving	Participated with minimal prompts - 75-80% accuracy Followed directions with minimal prompts 75-80% accuracy Waited and took turns with minimal prompts - 75-80% accuracy
IP = Insufficient Progress; Regressing; No Improvement	Did not participate or needed full physical prompts Did not follow directions Did not wait for turn

 

West Virginia IGOs:

Science -  K8, K16, K21, K28

Authors:

Karie Dowis
Linda Smith
Kathy Vallance

School:

Village of Barboursville Elementary

County:

Cabell County Schools

Created:

June 28, 2002

 

Overview

Lesson 1

Lesson 2

Lesson 3

Lesson 4

Lesson 5

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