Dental Health Lesson Plan

Homeschool Teacher - Lesson Plan & Newsletter
February 26, 2007
February is National Dental Health Month!

For the Parents: Tooth decay is the most common chronic childhood ailment. Here are some tips for keeping your child’s smile healthy! http://www.helium.com/tm/182340/tooth-decay-single-common

History

Legends have it that George Washington’s teeth were made of wood! Read more about it here: http://www.helium.com/tm/182419/there-stories-about-first


Using what you have read, answer the questions on this worksheet!

http://www.themeday.com/tooth_ss_worksheet.htm


Vocabulary
Use this worksheet to try learn some toothy vocabulary!
http://school.discovery.com/teachingtools/worksheetgenerator/archive/972332113.html

Journal
Using the formula for a well-written news article below, write accounts of how you lost one of your teeth (or make up an exciting way you would like to lose a tooth.)
Formula for a Well-Written News Article
1. First paragraph

In your first one or two sentences tell who, what, when, where, and why. Try to hook the reader by beginning with a funny, clever, or surprising statement. Go for variety: try beginning your article with a question or a provocative statement.

2. Second/Third/Fourth paragraphs

Give the reader the details. Include one or two quotes from people you interviewed. Write in the third person (he, she, it, they). Be objective -- never state your opinion. Use quotes to express others' opinions!

3. Last paragraph

Wrap it up somehow ( don't leave the reader hanging. Please don't say...."In conclusion" or "To finish..." (yawn!) Try ending with a quote or a catchy phrase.
• Use active words (verbs that show what's really happening.)
• Take notes when you interview. Write down quotes!
• Tell the really interesting info first!


Science

Learn what each of your teeth is called. http://www.edhelper.com/teachers/teeth_Teeth.htm


Label these teeth http://www.edhelper.com/teachers/teeth_Teeth1.htm


Learn about what causes tooth decay with this fun lab. http://www.eduref.org/Virtual/Lessons/Health/Body_Systems_and_Senses/BSS0007.html

Math

1. Children have 20 "baby teeth" which are later replaced by permanent teeth. What is the total cost to the Tooth Fairy for a child whose teeth have an average value of 75 cents each?

2. The Tooth Fairy has 10 quarters. If she gives 3 children 3 quarters, how many quarters will she have left?

3. John had 20 baby teeth; he has lost 2/3 of them. How many teeth has he lost?

4. The Tooth Fairy flew 500 miles in 5 hours. How far did she fly in 1 hour?