Scholastic's Scope Magazine takes you on an exciting journey as you read and learn about your teeth...
You will be reading paired texts articles:
"The Totally Gruesome, Fascinating History of Teeth"
&
editorial: "Where Are All the Dentists?"
> Pre-reading:
Mrs. G. will give you a K - W - (L) chart...
> Read the 2 articles:
We will begin reading all together and then you will be jigsaw reading with your partner. Remember to annotate each section. With your partner complete the 2 activity sheets on 1) Finding Text Evidence and 2) Synthesizing Information.
> 'Padlet' Post-reading Wrap-up:
After completing the activity sheets with your partner, Mrs. G. will instruct you to go to the 'Padlet' link and follow the directions. DO NOT GO TO PADLET UNTIL INSTRUCTED TO DO SO!!!
padlet.com/jag5/kmo3mx9u5w7
> R.A.C.E. Response paragraph:
Use your annotations as you respond to the prompt on the google doc link below.
docs.google.com/a/beachwoodschools.org/document/d/190UXrLtoxgYyI9KVDdsLHtoin_nUMiYRLWa6Ou-UG8E/edit?usp=sharing
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> EXTENSION ACTIVITIES:
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1. Learn about George Washington's famous dentures !!!...
The video that accompanies this article can be found at this link:
vimeo.com/69921972
vimeo.com/69921972
2. Smithsonian article: “A Brief History of America’s Most Outrageous Dentist”
This Smithsonian article tells the story of Painless Parker, an infamous dental con artist from the early 1900s:
www.smithsonianmag.com/travel/remember-when-pulling-teeth-was-fun-180960448/
This Smithsonian article tells the story of Painless Parker, an infamous dental con artist from the early 1900s:
www.smithsonianmag.com/travel/remember-when-pulling-teeth-was-fun-180960448/
3. Discover magazine article:
"13,000-Year-Old Fillings Prove Ancient Dentistry Was Brutal”
As a class, read this article about a pair of ancient teeth that were discovered in Tuscany, Italy.
blogs.discovermagazine.com/d-brief/2017/04/10/ancient-dentistry-tooth-filling/#.Wf-WJrallE5
"13,000-Year-Old Fillings Prove Ancient Dentistry Was Brutal”
As a class, read this article about a pair of ancient teeth that were discovered in Tuscany, Italy.
blogs.discovermagazine.com/d-brief/2017/04/10/ancient-dentistry-tooth-filling/#.Wf-WJrallE5
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Make a Public Service Announcement:
Create a public service announcement about the importance of caring for teeth. Your PSA can be in the form of an infographic, short video, a jingle, or whatever can get the word out!!!.
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Finding Text Evidence:
