1. Morgan O’Dell and Sara Conway

2. Resources for Research 1. http://www.bracesreview.com/how-many-times-a-day-should-a-person- brush-his-teeth.html 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 http://kidshealth.org/kid/feel_better/people/go_dentist.html 3. http://www.studiodentaire.com/articles/en/causes-consequences-of-tooth- loss.php 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/ 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 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/teeth andeating/brushingyourteeth/ http://www.childrensuniversity.manchester.ac.uk/interactives/science/teeth andeating/brushingyourteeth/

3. Standards CC22.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).

4. YouTube Video http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hDZXSMU2lAk

5. 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!

6. 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?

7. 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.

8. Conclusion You now know all the steps to your healthiest smile!!!

9. Teaching Extension Have 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

10. Evaluation Reasons for the research Answer Questions effectively through online research Create a group poster that is creative Present the poster and information to the class in a mannerly fashion

12. Additional References Berenstain Bears Visit the Dentist by: Stan and Jan Berenstain Spongebob Squarepants Behold, No Cavities! by: Sarah Willson Going to the dentist by: Mercer Mayer The Tooth Book by: Dr. Suese Never Take a Shark to the Dentist by: Judi Barrett