Lesson 1-Brushing Away Acid Monsters
Grade Level: Third
Subjects: Health, Language Arts, Science
The student will:
- identify proper cleaning procedures for teeth
- watch video and participate in discussion about topics discussed in video
- maintain daily calendar of teeth brushing
Materials:
- video, "The Incredible Ride" Video obtained through Colgate Palmolive Company
- toothbrushes
- teeth models (5, one for each small group)
- daily brushing calendar
Teacher Notes:
- Obtain teeth molds prior to Lesson 1.
- Obtain toothbrushes (one for each student for later use and one for each cooperative group).
- Order video from Colgate {use link to "The Incredible Ride", click on Colgate Bright Smiles, Bright Futures, then click on teacher link}.
- Preview video prior to showing the students.
- Preview PowerPoint presentation
- Possess basic knowledge of showing PowerPoint presentations
1. Introduce Dental Health
Unit with video, "The
Incredible Ride."
2. Lead student discussion
about video. Questions might include:
- How would you feel if you met Dr. Rabbit?
- What questions would you ask Dr. Rabbit?
- What safety devices are used on amusement rides?
- How would you feel if your best friend got lost on a ride?
- What would you do?
- What are the Acid Monsters doing?
- Why was the plaque giggling?
- What did you learn about caring for your teeth?
4. Demonstrate proper brushing techniques with model.
5. Give each group a model and a toothbrush. Allow each student to take a turn brushing, verbalizing the proper procedures while other students in the group "coach."
6. Pass out the calendar for use with teeth brushing. Discuss how to mark morning and afternoon brushing. Calendars will be collected at the end of the unit.
7. Use Projection Device to show students teacher-made PowerPoint presentation.
8. Closure activity: allow students to "Think, Pair, Share." Each person will tell partner something that was learned from the video or type in Microsoft Word.
Modifications:
- Repeat and restate directions, as needed.
- Modify as indicated on individual student's IEPs or 504 plans.
- Cooperative groups should be heterogeneous.
- Draw a picture of event from video or paint in Microsoft Windows.
- Retell story from video from different point of view.
- Visit Library Corner and read a book related to Dental Health unit.
- Student demonstration of proper brushing techniques.
- Daily calendar.
- Health 3.12, 3.13
- Listening/Speaking 3.11
- Reading Comprehension 3.28
- Reading Vocabulary 3.38
- Science 3.77, 3.80, 3.2, 3.6, 3.16
Technology
6. Understands the
nature and uses of different forms of technology
Science
12. Understands the
nature of scientific inquiry.
Language
Arts
8. Uses listening
and speaking strategies for different purposes.
9. Uses viewing skills
and strategies to understand and interpret visual media.
Health
7.
Knows how to maintain and promote personal health.
References:
Colgate,
Bright Smiles, Bright Futures, 1994.
Healthy
Teeth
Teeth
Care Calendar
Proper
Brushing Techniques
Tooth
Care Activities
Oral
B
Microsoft clipart
Authors:
Cheryle
Bailes
Jo
Jarvis
Sharon
Smith
Summersville Elementary School
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