Teeth

TEETH!
§115.22. Health Education. Grade 6.
(a) Introduction.
(1) In health education, students acquire the health information and skills necessary to become healthy adults and learn about behaviors in which they should and should not participate. To achieve that goal, students will understand the following: students should first seek guidance in the area of health from their parents; personal behaviors can increase or reduce health risks throughout the lifespan; health is influenced by a variety of factors; students can recognize and utilize health information and products; and personal/interpersonal skills are needed to promote individual, family, and community health.
(2) In middle school, students learn about health behaviors that will safeguard their health as well as information related to understanding puberty and the reproductive process. Students are taught about factors in their environment that impact, not only their health and the health of their families, but the health of their communities as well. Middle school students learn to refine their critical-thinking skills to avoid unsafe situations, analyze health information and products, and maintain healthy relationships. Students begin to investigate health in the broader context of community.
(b) Knowledge and skills.

(6.1) Health information. The student comprehends ways to enhance
and maintain personal health throughout the life span.

The student is expected to:
(C) compare immediate and long-range effects of personal health care choices such as personal and dental hygiene

(E) examine the concept of cost versus effectiveness of health-care products

OUTLINE

Narrative: The Wiz of D! A short-story about P.W. and the journey to meet the Wiz. Along the way, P.W. makes friends with desires of their own. Will the new found friends help defeat D-Cay, the wicked tooth fairy and finally make it to the Wiz of D?

Expository: TSW learn the steps involved in proper teeth brushing. This will be a hands-on class activity. Instructional (step-by-step) booklet /handout will be provided. All student participation is mandatory.

Persuasive: This will be a factual piece that lists the benefits of proper dental hygiene and the negative outcomes of poor dental hygiene. Media to be determined.

Descriptive: The results of poor dental hygiene will be presented to the students with animated illustrations and the benefits of proper hygiene will be reinforced. Media to be determined.