Totally Together Teeth

Grade Levels:

Preschool Special Education / Kindergarten
5th Grade - Cooperative Teaching
(Prerequisite Lesson One)
Subjects:
Kindergarten:
Health
Language Arts
Social Studies

5th Grade:
Technology
Language Arts
Health

Learner Outcomes:
 
Kindergarten:
  1. Students will demonstrate the understanding of dental hygiene by generalizing what they have learned to a healthy choice activity.
  2. Students will use appropriate basic computer skills by completing a Power Point lesson presented and taught by the 5th grade.
  3. Students will use appropriate cooperative learning skills while working with other peers and with the 5th grade.

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    Fifth Grade:

  4. Kindergarten students will work with fifth grade partners to complete Presentation Dental Health Quiz prepared by the Fifth Graders.
  5. Kindergarten and fifth grade students will make Fruit Kabob Creations from healthy foods
  6. See Lesson One
Duration of Lesson:
10 minutes if a computer lab is available
20 minutes for Tasting Party
Materials:
Documentation labels and/or anecdotal records (rubric),  Power Point Presentation
Technology Tools / Courseware:
Power Point Presentation created by 5th Graders, digital camera, film/floppy disc, computer lab
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. Teacher collaborates with 5th grade class and teacher prior to lesson
  5. Have Power Point Dental Health Quiz loaded on computer in advance
  6. Acquire fruit samples for Fruit Kabob Activity in advance
  7. Children will meet 5th grade students prior to lesson to establish appropriate rapport
  8. The 5th grade would have ample time to prepare a Power Point lesson for the preschool and/or kindergarten
  9. class prior to this lesson (See Lesson One)
Procedures:
  1. Introduction -  The 5th Grade students  will introduce themselves and the lesson prior to transitioning to the computer lab.
  1. Instructions -  The upper class group will instruct the students to pair off with assigned students and teachers in the computer lab.
  1. Activity -  There should be 1-2 preschool/kindergarten students per 1-2 upper class students.  These upper class students will individually explain the instructions of their power point game by providing them with simple one to two step instructions depending on the abilities of the students (See Lesson One).
Modifications:
  1. Students with developmental delays will be paired with typically developing peers.
  2. Students with physical delays may require adaptive technology for the computer (i.e. Touch Screen)
  3. Students will cognitive delays and receptive language delays will need additional time to process questions; ample time should be given before a response is expected
Enrichment Activities:
  1. Utilize the Web for games that require thinking skills instead of just watching a demonstration on line
  2. Higher Expectations may be included for those developing at above age appropriate skills levels
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 helpful to utilize Avery 7 mailing labels but any other note taking device would be sufficient).
TOTALLY TOGETHER TEETH 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:

Health -  K.1, K.8, K.9, K.17, K.18, K.24, 5.7, 5.8

Language Arts - K.5, K.6, K.8, K.13, K.16, K.65, 5.52, 5.56

Social Studies - K.1, K.4, K.6, K.8, K.23, K.27

National Standards:
 
Health:
  1. Knows how to maintain and promote health
 
Technology:
  1. Knows the characteristics of use of computer software programs.
  2. Understands the nature and uses of different forms of technology.
 
Social Studies/Working With Others Standards:
  1. Contributes to the overall effort of a group
  2. Works will with diverse individuals and in diverse situations
  3. Displays effective interpersonal communication skills.
  4. Demonstrates leadership skills.
 
Language Arts Standards:
  1. Uses listening and speaking strategies for different purposes


References:

Power Point Tutor Program
Tooth Fairy
Smiles - Dental Hygiene Unit
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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