Nov week 5_ Dec Week 1

• SCIENCE
• Primary Education
• Age 11

DAY 1

SAY CHEESE

BIG QUESTION

Why should I take good care of my teeth? 

EXPECTED LEARNING OUTCOMES

EXPLAIN THE FUNCTION OF DIFFERENT TYPES OF TEETH

SEL ACTIVITY
New born babies are not able to eat solid food, they are usually fed liquid food instead. Can you think of a reason why?

FLOW

Children will attempt activity 6.6 and 6.7 in STUDIO followed by classroom discussion on MILK TEETH and PERMANENT TEETH 

CLOSURE

Children will attempt Studio activity 6.8 followed by classroom discussion 

Tejas is now 28 years old and has 32 permanent teeth. How many milk teeth would he have had when he was 4 years old?

1. 32
2. 30
3. 24
4. 20

Which of the following is/are NOT usually PRESENT in a new-born child?

1. Nails
2. Teeth
3. Eyes
4. Tongue

Now I can:
Explain the function of different types of teeth.

YES, I CAN

I NEED HELP

NO, I HAVE DOUBTS

Home fun

Children will attempt the Notebook work.

S.no. 6.3

Q. Draw the diagram of different types of teeth. 

DAY 2

BIG QUESTION

Why should I take good care of my teeth? 

EXPECTED LEARNING OUTCOMES

DESCRIBE THE HABITS THAT CAN HARM OUR TEETH AND GUMS 

WARM – UP ACTIVITY
Rohan is fond of candies and sweets. For past few days he is suffering from toothache and his teeth have developed cavities. Can you think of a reason why Rohan’s teeth are in this condition?

FLOW

Children will attempt PEP activity 6.9 in STUDIO followed by classroom discussion on the importance of healthy teeth and how we can take care of our teeth. 

Q1. Which of these is good for your teeth?

1. not visiting the dentist
2. eating many chocolates
3. brushing your teeth twice daily
4. not rinsing your mouth after every meal

CLOSURE

Children will be able to describe about the habits that may harm teeth (Studio page 18-19) 

Q. Which of the following BEST describes plaque?

1. It is the protective coating formed on the enamel of teeth.
2. It is a coating of sugar and germs formed on the surface of a tooth.
3. It is the coating formed on the tooth after brushing that makes the tooth shine.
4. It is a black-coloured coating that forms on the teeth and often causes a toothache.

Now I can:
Describe the habits that can harm our teeth and gums.

YES, I CAN

I NEED HELP

NO, I HAVE DOUBTS

Home fun

#  Children will complete the Notebook work.

S.no. 6.4

Q1. Define the following:

1. Milk teeth

2. Permanent Teeth

#  Children will attempt STUDIO activity 6.10(page-17) in STUDIO 

DAY 3

BIG QUESTION

Why should I take good care of my teeth? 

EXPECTED LEARNING OUTCOMES

PROPOSE WAYS TO KEEP OUR GUMS AND TEETH HEALTHY 

SEL ACTIVITY
Identify any unhealthy habits of yours that may harm your gums and teeth? How can you change your unhealthy habit with a healthy habit?

FLOW

Children will be able to describe the habits that can harm our teeth and gums

Children will attempt PEP activity 6.11 in STUDIO followed by classroom discussion. 

CLOSURE

Children will attempt Studio activity 6.12 followed by classroom discussion. 

Q4. How often should you get a dental check-up even if you have healthy teeth?

1. once per week
2. 1-2 times per year
3. once every 5 years
4. once every 10 years

Proposed Questions

Q1. How can we take care of our teeth?

Q2. Eating lot of sugary food like candies can affect our pulp. Do you agree/disagree. Give reason.

Q3. Yuvi is 5-year-old and have cavities in his teeth. Can these cavities affect his permanent teeth that are developing below milk teeth? Justify your answer. 

Q. The brushing habits of Avantika and her friends are given here:
Who has the HEALTHIEST brushing habit?

1. Avantika: "Daily after waking up in the morning."
2. Jai: "Daily after waking up in the morning, before sleeping at night, and after every meal."
3. Fatima: "Daily after waking up in the morning and before sleeping at night."
4. Vineet: "Once in two days."

Now I can:
Describe the habits that can harm our teeth and gums.

YES, I CAN

I NEED HELP

NO, I HAVE DOUBTS

Homefun

Children will attempt Companion activity 6b