Let's Brush Our Teeth!

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First grade students learn about teeth and how to take care of them.

OBJECTIVE

Students Will:

1. Identify types of teeth.
2. Graph numbers of teeth.
3. Associate teeth with literature.
4. Write about dental experiences.
5. Identify ways of taking care of teeth.
   

LESSONS FOR THIS UNIT
Lesson 1: Let's Learn About Teeth!
Lesson 2: Let's Learn About Dentists!
Lesson 3: Let's Take Care of Our Teeth!

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