Bright Smiles
 Lesson 2-Cut, Bite, Chew, and Grind
Grade Level:  Third
Subjects:  Health, Language Arts, Science

Learner Outcomes

The student will:

  • identify the four types of teeth
  • identify the function of each type of tooth
Duration of Lesson:  40 minutes

Materials:

Technology Tools/Courseware: LCD projection device or computers for small groups, partners, or individual use and Internet access

Teacher notes:

  • Get out the teeth molds.
  • Make copies of worksheet.
  • Set up projection device.
  • Preview brainpop site.
  • Obtain mirrors.
  • Obtain Acceptable Use Policy for each student to use Internet.
Procedures:
  1. View the video on teeth on the brainpop site.
  2. Pass out the teeth models in groups.  Have students practice identifying the teeth on the models.
  3. Use mirrors to identify the four types of teeth in their own mouth.
  4. Pass out the worksheet for students to read in groups. 
  5. Take quiz on  brainpop site.
  6. Make flashcards with names and functions of four types of teeth.
  7. Complete  Teeth wordsearch.
  8. Color the types of teeth on worksheet.
Modifications: 
  • View the show again. 
  • Regroup students or partner them. 
  • Use dictionary to look up tooth types causing problems.
  • Modify as indicated on IEP or 504 plans.
Enrichment Activities: 
  • Extra activities on the brainpop site. 
  • Draw and label teeth and their function in Microsoft Windows Paint.
Evaluation/Assessment: Oral identification of own teeth and their specific function.

West Virginia Instructional Goals and Objectives:

  • Health 3.8, 3.33
  • Reading 3.15, 3.38, 3.39
  • Science 3.17
National Standards:

Health
  1.  Knows the availability and effective use of health services, products, and information.
  6.  Understands essential concepts about health and diet.
  7.  Knows how to maintain and promote personal health.
Language Arts
   7.  Using reading skills and strategies to understand and interpret a variety of informational texts.
  9.  Uses viewing skills and strategies to understand and interpret visual media.
Science
  11.  Understands the nature of scientific knowledge.
Technology
 6.  Understands the nature and uses of different forms of technology.

References:

Authors:

Cheryle Bailes
Jo Jarvis
Sharon Smith
Summersville Elementary School
 
 
 
Overview
 
Lesson 1
Lesson 2
Lesson 3
 
Lesson 4
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