Internet Lesson Plan

How do I take care of my Teeth? Internet Lesson Plan

Ms. Schiffman's First Grade Home Page
Ms. Schiffman's Thematic Internet Lesson Plans

Sandy Schiffman
Keeling Elementary School
Date: February 2001 (Two/Three half hour sessions)
Grade Level: First Grade
Title of Lesson: How do I take care of my teeth?

State Standards:

Health Standard One

Describe relationships between personal health behaviors (e.g., sleep, diet, fitness and personal hygiene) and individual well-being

Health Standard Three

Identify responsible health behaviors and compare them to risky/harmful behaviors (e.g., responsible: tooth brushing, exercise, sleep, nutrition; risky: the use of tobacco, alcohol and other drugs).

Health Standard Six

Explain the effects of personal health care choices
Set a personal health goal and track progress towards its achievement.

Standards - Writing

W-F1. Use the writing process, including generating topics, drafting, revising ideas and editing, to complete effectively a variety of writing tasks
    PO 1. Generate topics through prewriting activities (e.g., brainstorming, webbing, mapping, drawing, writer’s notebook, K-W-L charts, scaffolds, group discussion)
W-F2.Use correct spelling, punctuation, capitalization, grammar and word usage, and good penmanship to complete effectively a variety of writing tasks
    PO 1. Spell high frequency words correctly
    PO 2. Punctuate endings of sentences
    PO 3. Capitalize sentence beginnings and proper nouns
    PO 4. Use standard, age-appropriate grammar and word usage (e.g., basic subject-verb agreement, complete simple sentences, appropriate verb tense, regular plurals)
    PO 5. Write legibly

Technology State Standards:

1T-R1 Communicate about basic technology components using developmentally appropriate and accurate terminology
    PO 1 Use basic vocabulary related to the use of technology
    PO 2 Identify the components of a computer
1T-R2 Use input devices and output devices successfully to operative computers, VCRs, audio tapes and other technologies
    PO 1 Demonstrate start up and shut down procedures of basic technology components
    PO 2 Use devices to complete a task
1T-F2 Demonstrate functional operation of technology components
    PO 1 Demonstrate correct ergonomic use of technology.
    PO 3 Access information sources (e.g., pre-bookmarked Internet sites)
1T-F3 Use developmentally appropriate technology resources to access information and communicate electronically
    PO 1 Operate keyboard and other common input and output devices
        (a) Use device in response to software
        (b) Use keyboard effectively
5T-F1 Recognize electronic information sources
    PO 1 Identify potential sources of information about a topic (e.g., video or cassette tapes, Web pages, CD-ROMs)
    PO 2 Locate information in a resource selected by the teacher (e.g., Web page, CD-ROM)
6T-F1 Use technology resources for problem solving, self-directed learning and extended learning activities
    PO 1 Based on a class-defined problem, use technology to:
        (a) collect data
        (b) interpret data

Academic Objectives:

Students will use their listening skills while understanding what the rules are for the use of the computer and the Internet sites.
Students will use their cooperative skills when discussing the sites and the ideas learned during the lesson.
Students will listen to the brainstorming prompts given by the teacher, buddy buzz and discuss their ideas with their partners.
Students will activate their prior knowledge based upon discussions and books read during class activities and discuss:

How to keep our teeth healthy.
Why we need to keep our teeth healthy and clean.
What foods help us make our teeth and bodies strong.
How many baby teeth do we have?
How many adult teeth do we have?
What is the difference between adult and baby teeth?
What happens if we lose an adult tooth? Does it grow back?

Students will be asked to state, in writing, the many different methods for keeping their teeth healthy and clean, as well as the reasons why it is important to do so. In addition, students will create a poster promoting healthy teeth.

Technological Objectives:

Students will practice moving within Ms. Schiffman’s homepage and get to the appropriate site.
Students will practice moving from screen to screen within the Trackstar site.
Students will practice scrolling down and across using the scroll bar.
Students will correctly use the terminology when referring to different parts of the computer, screen, disk drive, mouse as well as within the Windows program itself (i.e., scroll bar, back button, home button, menu bar, etc..)

Pre-requisite technology skills

Students will know how to press the space bar to activate the computer.
Students will know how to get to Ms. Schiffman’s First Grade homepage.
Student will know how to use the mouse, scroll down and across bar, back button, and know how to exit a program.

Materials

Computer, mouse, and headset
Internet connection
Access to Ms. Schiffman’s First Grade homepage
http://www.amphi.com/~sschiffm/index.html
Access to Trackstar
http://trackstar.hprtec.org:80/main/track_frames.php3?track_id=50628&nocache=1766293870
Six Traits of Writing Rubric
Construction paper for poster

Procedures

Teacher will review the rules of the lab with the students before going to computer class.
Teacher will direct students to access Ms. Schiffman’s First Grade homepage.

http://www.amphi.com/~sschiffm/index.html

Teacher will direct students to Star Students page.

http://www.amphi.com/~sschiffm/starstudents.htm

Teacher will direct students to go to Thematic lessons section and highlight the link under February – Taking Care of Our Teeth (Trackstar site).
Teacher will ask the students to view the site http://www.scholastic.com/magicschoolbus/games/colgate/print.htm and say the following: Scroll down to the bottom of the page. Let's take a close look at our teeth. On the left hand side is a picture of children's teeth. On the right hand side is a picture of an adult's teeth. How are they different? How are they the same? How many teeth do you have as a child? How many teeth do you have as an adult? Students will buddy buzz and discuss the questions with their partners.
Teacher will ask the students to view the site http://www.umanitoba.ca/outreach/wisdomtooth/anatomy.htm and say the following: Wow! This is what the inside of a tooth looks like. Hmm. Why do our teeth have the white covering on it? The left side of the tooth is the healthy side and the right side is the unhealthy side of the tooth. How does the enamel protect the inside of the tooth? How can we protect the enamel of our teeth? How can we protect the our gum line and the roots of our teeth? What do we need to do? Students will buddy buzz and discuss the questions with their partners.
Teacher will ask the students to view the site http://www.brainpop.com/health/digestive/teeth/index.weml and say the following: What do you know about your teeth? How many do you have in your mouth? Are there different kinds of teeth? Do young children and adults have the same teeth? Let's watch the movie to find out more information. Students will buddy buzz and discuss the questions with their partners.
Teacher will ask the students to view the site http://kids-world.colgatepalmolive.com/kids-world/goodbad.html and ask the following: Which snacks should you eat to keep your teeth healthy? Click on the foods that are good for you and help your teeth. Students will buddy buzz, play the game, and discuss the answers with their partners.
Teacher will ask the students to view the site: http://www.scholastic.com/magicschoolbus/games/colgate/mazecraze.htm and say the following: Let's use what you know to go through this maze. Eat only the healthy foods so you can gain points. Don't forget to stop and brush your teeth! Students will buddy buzz and discuss the good snacks that they should eat with their partners. Then they will be able to play the game.
Teacher will ask the students to view the site http://www.toothfairycastle.com/toothfairygang.html and say the following: What happens to the teeth that fall out of your mouth? Do you believe in the tooth fairy? Well, she's real! Have you ever seen her before? Check out all of her helpers in the tooth fairy castle. Can you name them? Students will buddy buzz and discuss the site with their partners.
Teacher will ask the students to view the site http://www.crestkids.com/index_flash.html and say the following: Let's learn some songs to help you remember to brush, floss and take care of your teeth daily. Students will be able to enter through the "guest" entry button, play different games and sing some songs.
Teacher will direct the students to exit the Internet.
In the classroom, teacher will lead a discussion on the many different methods of keeping your teeth clean and healthy and the reasons why it is important to do so. After the brainstorming and buddy buzzing activity, teacher will direct the students to state their thought in writing using complete sentences. Students will have an opportunity to create a poster to promote healthy teeth.

Assessments

Students will be observed to see how well they listened to directions.
    Are they on the right site?
    Are they discussing with their partner facts learned in class and at the current site?
Students will be observed to see how well they work with each other.
    Are they able to help each other out in turning on/off the computer?
    Are they able to communicate the directions to each other?
    Can they solve the problems together?
Students will be observed to see how well they get around the computer.
    Are they able to turn on/off the computers?
    Are the students able to go from one site back to the previous by using the back button?
    Are the students able to use the mouse to click on the correct icons?
Students will be observed during the computer session and during the class discussion to see if they comprehend and are able to discuss the following:
    How to keep our teeth healthy.
    Why we need to keep our teeth healthy and clean.
    What foods help us make our teeth and bodies strong.
    How many baby teeth do we have.
    How many adult teeth do we have.
    What is the difference between baby teeth and adult teeth.
    What would happen if you lose an adult tooth.
Students writing samples will be assessed according to the Six Traits Plus One Writing Rubric.
Six Traits of Writing Web Site.