Summary
Sid wonders: do you really have to brush your teeth every single day? At the Science Center, Teacher Susie and the class investigate what happens to teeth over time when they aren't cleaned — and Sid discovers the convincing science behind his daily brushing routine.
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Discussion questions
Discussion
Sid puts his daily brushing habit to the test with a real investigation.
- What do you think would happen to teeth if you stopped brushing? What did Sid find out?
- Teeth are important — what do we use them for every day?
- What other habits keep your body healthy the way brushing keeps your teeth healthy?
Quick work-a-long
Vocabulary: teeth, healthy, clean, decay, habit.
Try it: Make a morning routine chart. List three things you do to keep your body healthy (including brushing teeth) and why each one matters.