KS1: Oral Hygiene
Pupils learn how plaque forms and why and how sugary food and drink can damage your teeth.
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Learning objectives
- Explore how plaque forms on teeth and understand the impact of sugary food and drinks on dental health, empowering them to make better choices to protect their teeth.
Background Information
Dental health is extremely important; over 23% of children in England have tooth decay and it is the main reason for children aged 5 to 9 being admitted to hospital. Tooth decay is caused by bacteria within the plaque.
The good news is that tooth decay can be prevented by limiting the number of times we eat foods and drinks with added sugar, brushing twice a day with fluoride toothpaste, and regularly seeing the dentist to check the health of our teeth and gums.
This lesson plan will support you to introduce the concept of tooth decay to students and the importance of avoiding sugary foods.
Activities
Main activity:- Eggshell Experiment
- Tooth Brushing Cards
- Healthy Food Swaps
Curriculum links
Curriculum Key Elements
- Personal Health and Moral Character
Curriculum Skills
- Communication
- Managing Information
- Problem Solving and Decision Making
- Working with Others
Curriculum Areas of Learning
- Personal Development (PDMU)
- The World Around Us (TWAU)