Dental Health Lesson Plan

Rationale

Context: I developed this lesson plan while in Health for Elementary Ed.  This lesson was completed during my summer semester of 2008 at Appalachian State University. 

Impact: This lesson will provide students with a hands-on acitivity to help them better understand the significance of brushing teeth and how to brush teeth correctly.  It is a fun way of teaching students the correct technique and the correct amount of time when brushing teeth. 

Alignment: This lesson plan satisfies the requirements for North Carolina Elementary School Teachers by the following:

Standard 5:  Elementary teachers have an understanding of the major concepts of healthful living. 

Indicator 1:  I met this indicator by developing a lesson plan that helps students understand the importance of dental hygeine.  Students will also understand how brushing teeth correctly can benefit them throughout their lives. 

Indicator 2:  I met this indicator by developing a lesson that provides students with information on how important a healthy smile truly is. 

Standard 13:  Working alone, or with healthful living specialists, elementary teachers create opportunities for student development and practice of skills that contribute to good health. 

I met this standard by developing a lesson that gave students the opportunity to practice brushing their teeth which contributes to good health.