The
Perplexing Preschool Plaque Problem
A WebQuest for
2nd Grade on Dental Health
Designed
by
Debbie Brix
kbrix@netins.net
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Introduction
The school needs YOUR
help now! The preschool class is in danger of losing their
teeth. They do not know anything about dental health. Why
should they take care of their teeth? What will happen if
they do not take care of their teeth?
Principal Enamel has put
you in charge. They must learn how to take care of their
teeth before it is too late. It is your job as experts to
show them how to do this. Please do not let them
down!
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The
Task
You must help our
preschoolers! Their teeth are very important. Your task will
be to learn about good dental health. Your group will tell
and show the preschool students good dental health tips, and
give them a poster "showing" (remember that they cannot
read!) why they should take care of their teeth.
You will be given
websites to help with your research.
Good luck with this
project. You MUST save their teeth!
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The
Process
1. First, let's think
about teeth. What do we know about teeth? Write down on the
cluster
map what you know
about teeth.
2. Now let's read about
teeth. Pick one of these books (or one of your own) to read
and then journal
what you
learned.
Learning Center Reading List
* Arthur's Tooth
by Marc Brown
* Curious George Goes To The Dentist by Margret and
H.A.. Rey
* The Missing Tooth by Joanna Cole
* The Berenstain Bears Visit The Dentist by Stan and
Jan Berenstain
* Franklin And The Tooth Fairy by Paulette
Bourgeois
3. Now it is time to
research about teeth.
a. Click on the tooth to
learn about teeth and how to brush them.
b. Click on the mouth to
print an activity sheet on teeth. Complete the
sheet.
c. Click on the tooth and
then watch the movie "Dudley and Gramps Brush & Floss"
to learn how to brush and floss your teeth the correct
way!
d. As a class we will learn
about plaque.
e. Let's practice brushing
our teeth. Click on the mouth for a brushing
activity.
f. Let's practice flossing
our teeth. Click on the mouth for a partner
activity.
g. Click on the tooth to get
to Sparkle City. Sign in as a GUEST. Now click on the 4
circles to listen to tooth tunes, visit a dentist office,
and learn about removing tooth decay.
h. Click on the tooth and
watch the movie "Healthy Snacks With Dudley" to learn about
good nutrition and teeth.
i. Open "kidspiration" and
complete the Good Food & Bad Food
activity.
j. You may e-mail your local
dentist, Dr.
Carrol C. Trewet of
the Atlantic Dental Center, and ask him any dental questions
you have at this time.
k. Let's see what we have
learned. Write down on the cluster
map what you have
learned about teeth and dental care.
4. As a group, you will
perform an experiment to learn about teeth and bacteria.
There are 3 science experts in your group: a Scientist, Lab
Technician, and Scientific Reporter.
a. Each team member must
choose a role to play. Click to find out what your role
includes.
*Scientist
*Lab
Technician
*Scientific
Reporter
b. Each team member must
print out a copy
of the experiment.
c. Follow the directions and
perform the experiment.
d. Discuss results as a
class.
e. Hand in your
results.
5. In your same group
of three, you will now become dental experts. You will be a
Brushing Expert, Flossing Expert, or Food Expert.
Each expert will
decide on a way to show the preschool students how to take
care of their teeth. You will practice as a group and then
present as a group. You will also make a group poster
"showing" how and why to brush, floss, and eat good foods.
Check out the checklist to see how you can do your best job
possible.
Continue:
a. Click on your role to
find out more:
*Brushing
Expert
*Flossing
Expert
*Food
Expert
b. Brainstorm
ideas with each
other on what and how to present.
c.
Conference with your teacher about ideas for presentation
and poster.
d. Make a group poster. The
Brushing Expert will show how to brush. The Flossing Expert
will show how to floss. The Food Expert will show how to eat
right. Make posters neat, organized, and colorful.
(Materials will be provided.) Remember
that preschoolers cannot read!
e. Practice your
presentation in front of your group.
f. Practice your
presentation in front of the class.
g. Present your presentation
to the preschool class.
h. Leave your poster to hang
in the preschool room.
i. Fill out group/individual
evaluation by placing stickers in the chart.
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Evaluation
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Satisfactory
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Good
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Excellent
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Works well as
an individual
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Works well with a
group
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Uses time
wisely
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Presentation
Shows Proper Technique and/or Nutrition
Tips
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Poster
Shows Proper Technique and/or Nutrition
Tips
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Conclusion
Yea! You have saved
our preschool students. You have also learned a lot of great
things about dental health. You have now achieved the rank
of "Dynamic Dental Experts." Keep up the good work and
spread the word!
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Credits and
Resources
INTERNET
RESOURCES
Barry's
Clip Art Server
Pics4Learning
Scholastic.com
BrainPop.com
ADA.com
DuPage
Çounty Health
Department
Çrest
Sparkle City.com
HealthyTeeth.org
abcteach.com
SOFTWARE
Kidspiration Software, Inc.
BOOKS
Arthur's Tooth by Marc Brown
Curious George Goes To The Dentist by Margret and
H.A.. Rey
Franklin And The Tooth Fairy by Paulette
Bourgeois
The Berenstain Bears Visit The Dentist by Stan and
Jan Berenstain
The Missing Tooth by Jeanna Cole
**Special
thanks to the Atlantic High School
and Dr. Carrol C. Trewet!**
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Last
updated on June 14, 2001.
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