Plaque attack experiment

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How does YOUR class celebrate Dental Health Month? We have a Plaque Attack!! This has to be one of the most gross science experiments ever… but that’s exactly why you have to try it in your classroom! Can you tell...

Make this elephant toothpaste experiment with your kids, download the free printable! Preschoolers can even follow along & do!

How does YOUR class celebrate Dental Health Month? We have a Plaque Attack!! This has to be one of the most gross science experiments ever... but that's exactly why you have to try it in your classroom! Can you tell which cups above have the sugar added? YES! The ones growing the disgusting plague! The trick to this experiment is certainly to make sure you use warm, not hot, water. This will activate the yeast properly. As you discuss the experiment with the class, talk about how sugar in…

A collaborative blog where two friends share great ideas, activities, and resources about teaching, coaching, and tutoring in the primary grades!

Discover the results of our 'Egg-cellent Experiment,' exploring how different substances affect tooth enamel and overall dental health.

I bet either you...or a teacher you know...owns this cart, but... Image from Michaels.com. I got this cart from Sam's Club many moons ago. You can now buy them at Michael's and similar stores. Every year that I have been a teacher, this cart has been in my room. The problem is that I never seemed to know what to put in it. I've tried games and manipulatives, but there wasn't enough space. I've tried organizing my files/worksheets/tests, but I quickly learned that files weren't easy to find…

Toothpaste is an effective weapon in the war on tooth decay. It's also a versatile material for science experiments.

How does YOUR class celebrate Dental Health Month? We have a Plaque Attack!! This has to be one of the most gross science experiments ever... but that's exactly why you have to try it in your classroom! Can you tell which cups above have the sugar added? YES! The ones growing the disgusting plague! The trick to this experiment is certainly to make sure you use warm, not hot, water. This will activate the yeast properly. As you discuss the experiment with the class, talk about how sugar in…

Do you have a kid who refuses to brush his teeth? After this tooth decay eggshell experiment, he might be running to brush his teeth after eating!