Dental Hygiene Morgan O’Dell and Sara Conway

Resources for Research1. http://

www.bracesreview.com/how-many-times-a-day-should-a-person-brush-his-teeth.html

2. http://kidshealth.org/kid/feel_better/people/go_dentist.html

3. http://www.studiodentaire.com/articles/en/causes-consequences-of-tooth-loss.php

4. http://imom.com/parenting/tweens/wellness/health/top-10-foods-for-rotten-teeth/

5. http://www.aquafresh.com/Mom_Child_Oral_Care_Flossing.aspx?google=b_&rotation=2968&banner=21807&kw=301290

6. http://www.childrensuniversity.manchester.ac.uk/interactives/science/teethandeating/brushingyourteeth/

StandardsCC22.A.1b-Identify methods of health promotion

and illness prevention (e.g., obtaining immunizations, hand washing, brushing and flossing teeth, eating practices, sleep, cleanliness).

CC22.B.1-Encourage and support others in making positive health choices (e.g., eating practices, cleanliness, safety practices).

CC24.B.1-Recognize how choices can affect health (e.g., not brushing/tooth decay, smoking/risk of cancer and heart disease).

CC23.B.1-Identify healthy actions that influence the functions of the body (e.g., cleanliness, proper diet, exercise).

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Task Students will be divided into groups of 3.

Each group member will be given a specific role.

Students will work together as a TEAM to answer the 6 questions.

Students will construct a poster to present what they learned to their class.

Students will be positive and have fun throughout the research process!

Questions 1. How many times a day do you brush your

teeth?2. How often do you go to the dentist?3. What can happen if you don’t brush your

teeth?4. What are some good and bad foods for

your teeth?5. How often do you floss your teeth?6. What are steps you should take to

brushing your teeth?

Roles in Each Group The Dentist will be the ready reader. Their job is

to read out all the questions to the team mates and look up unfamiliar words in the dictionary.

The Hygienist will be the researcher. They are in charge of looking up answers to the questions. Keep in kind their team mates should be helping them along the way.

The patient is in charge of making the poster. They should put all the information their teammates found on the poster and decorate it.

Conclusion

You now know all the steps to your healthiest smile!!!

Teaching ExtensionHave a Dentist visit the classroom

Field Trip!- Visit a Dentist Office

Give out additional worksheets or handouts from a local dental office and discuss their suggestions.

Book report on children’s book about dental hygiene

Art Project!- Flossing an egg carton

EvaluationReasons for the research

Answer Questions effectively through online research

Create a group poster that is creativePresent the poster and information to the class

in a mannerly fashion

Morgan O’Dell Sara Conway

EDU 2022 WebQuest Evaluation Rubric

1. How many times should you brush your teeth a day?

A: __________

2. How often should you go to the dentist?

A: __________

3. What can happen if you do NOT brush your teeth regularly?

A: __________

4. List 3 GOOD foods for your teeth.

A: _______________________

5. List 3 BAD foods for your teeth.

A: _______________________

6. How often should you floss your teeth?

A: __________

7. Describe the PROPER way to floss your teeth.

A: ___________________________________

8. Describe the PROPER steps to brushing your teeth.

A: ___________________________________

9. Name one other FACT you learned about dental hygiene from completing this

WebQuest.

A: __________________________________

Additional ReferencesBerenstain Bears Visit the Dentist

by: Stan and Jan Berenstain Spongebob Squarepants Behold, No Cavities!

by: Sarah WillsonGoing to the dentist

by: Mercer Mayer The Tooth Book

by: Dr. Suese Never Take a Shark to the Dentist

by: Judi Barrett