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Tooth or Consequences
Young scholars listen to facts about dental health and watch a tooth brushing and flossing demonstration by the teacher.
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Plaque Busters
Students work with the scientific method; observation, hypothesis, and experimentation. They observe the effects of decay and the need of good oral hygiene during an experiment with an apple.
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Open Wide and Trek Inside
Don't underestimate the value of a clean mouth! Here is a six-lesson unit that details everything a youngster needs to know about oral hygiene. It includes lessons on the purpose of a mouth and teeth, the nature of oral bacteria and the...
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Oral Hygiene
Students investigate the importance of oral hygiene. In this oral hygiene lesson students complete several activities that help them better understand the importance of dental hygiene.
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Finders Keepers
In this early childhood dental health worksheet, students examine the pictures of 10 items and identify those that keep their mouths healthy.
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Understanding the Body, Day 3: Sexual Health & Hygiene
Ideal for secondary moderately disabled special ed high schoolers, this lesson focuses on personal hygiene and self-care. They discuss a case study and role-play to introduce the importance of good hygiene then discuss current...
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Dental Word Search
In this health learning exercise, learners find the terms that are associated with dental health and the answers are found by clicking the button at the bottom of the page.
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National Dental Hygiene Month Lessons
Learning about dental hygiene can be interesting with lessons that explore math, science, and the vocabulary of dentistry.
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Let's Take Care of Our Teeth!
Students identify types of teeth, tools for teeth, the people and behaviors associated with dental care. Then, they create a list of ways to take care of their teeth. Students also create a chart of dental care using key terms and...
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Health Education: Brushing Teeth
Second graders explore dental health as a topic. In this personal health lesson plan, 2nd graders demonstrate the proper technique for tooth brushing and describe the benefits of good dental health.
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Tooth Crossword
In this crossword worksheet, learners complete a crossword puzzle by solving clues about healthy teeth. For example, "Base of the tooth below the gum."
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Stopping Decay
Students review reasons why teeth are necessary, define tooth decay, discuss and list ways to prevent tooth decay, name at least two foods that promote dental health, watch video Tooth Wisdom, and complete worksheet Tooth Healthy Snacks.
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A Teeth Changing Experience
Learners research human health by reading an educational story in class. In this oral health lesson, students identify the importance of brushing their teeth and consuming calcium. Learners read the book A Teeth Changing Experience and...
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Healthy Smile Hidden Picture
In this dental health activity, students study a large and very detailed picture of children in a park. Students search and locate 7 items pertaining to good dental health in the picture.
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ESL Holiday Reading Comprehension: Fresh Breath Day
For this ESL reading comprehension worksheet, students read a passage about oral hygiene and Fresh Breath Day on August 6. Students answer 100 varied questions pertaining to the article. There is also a link to listen to the passage on...
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Healthy Smile
In this health worksheet, students circle the pictures that relate to good health. Examples include a toothbrush, apple, milk, and dental floss.
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The Great Body Shop - Let's Talk Teeth
While this activity could be done using the materials at hand, it is designed for use with the program The Great Body Shop. Using Inspiration, pupils create a project focused on dental hygiene.
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Good Hygiene: A Healthy Smile
Students practice proper brushing techniques. In this dental hygiene lesson, students use a plaque disclosing tablet to practice the correct tooth brushing procedure.
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Oral Care Calendar
In this dental care calendar worksheet, students put a happy face in the box for each day on the calendar that they brush their teeth twice.
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Healthy Smile
In this crossword activity, students complete a crossword puzzle by solving clues good healthy teeth. For example, "Children have 20 primary..."
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What Causes Tooth Decay
Students investigate oral hygiene. For this personal health lesson, students discover the parts of a tooth and how to best protect them from disease. Students examine the effects of acids on tooth enamel and calcium.
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Healthy Teeth
Students discuss how unhealthy teeth and gums affect health. In this adult health lesson, students identify foods that are harmful to teeth. They share ways to keep the teeth and gums healthy and disease free.
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Dental Health: Cavities
In this dental care learning exercise, students read five paragraphs about dental health and cavities. Students then answer several questions about the text.
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What Do Mouths Do?
Pupils discover the purposes and parts of the mouth, about oral health.