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Grade 3 Science Cambridge

Healthy teeth and gums allow us to chew food, speak clearly, and smile. The document provides tips for proper dental care, which includes brushing teeth twice daily, flossing regularly, changing toothbrushes every 3-4 months, visiting the dentist twice per year, and eating a balanced diet to prevent tooth decay and gum disease. Children are encouraged to take care of their teeth by brushing gently with a soft toothbrush and toothpaste.

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Grade 3 Science Cambridge

Healthy teeth and gums allow us to chew food, speak clearly, and smile. The document provides tips for proper dental care, which includes brushing teeth twice daily, flossing regularly, changing toothbrushes every 3-4 months, visiting the dentist twice per year, and eating a balanced diet to prevent tooth decay and gum disease. Children are encouraged to take care of their teeth by brushing gently with a soft toothbrush and toothpaste.

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Binath -Grade 3 -Human teeth 2

FACTS/ TIPS: Healthy teeth and gums:


-make it easy for you to chew foods,
- help you to speak clearly,
- give the mouth shape and helps you have a great smile.

You should care for your teeth so as to prevent tooth decay and
gum disease.

When caring for your teeth you should:


● gently brush the teeth on all sides with a soft bristle brush
and toothpaste at least twice per day.
● floss regularly.
● change your toothbrush every 3 to 4 months.
● lightly brush your tongue or use a scraper to help keep
the mouth clean.
● Visit the dentist at least twice a year for a checkup
and cleaning
● eat a balanced diet.
● avoid eating too many sweets.
ON YOUR OWN:
Do you take care of your teeth? Look at each picture below.
Using full sentences,write one rule for caring your teeth that is shown in the
picture.
Subject Predicate
Our teeth should be brushed or scraped gently.

Toothbrush make it easy for you to chew.

Our tongue takes care of our teeth.

The dentist must be changed every 3 to 4 months.


FACTS/ TIPS:
When we do not take care of our teeth it can make a big
difference in the long run.
When you eat foods containing sugars and starches, they feed
on bacteria in plaque on the teeth.
The bacteria makes acid and the acid damages the surface of
the tooth. Over time,a hole or cavitycan develop in your tooth.

Diagram showing the process of tooth decay


ON YOUR OWN:
Put the sentences in the correct sequence to show how to brush your teeth
 Spit out the toothpaste after brushing.

 Brush the tops and the backs of your teeth as well as the front. Brush
the tongue, too.
 Aim the toothbrush at a 45 degree angle towards the gum line.

 Place a pea-sized amount of toothpaste on your toothbrush.

 Rinse your mouth,

 Wash the toothbrush.

HOMEWORK
Draw pictures to show three steps to brushing your teeth correctly.

Create a rule to follow when brushing your teeth.


Complete all the activities.

1. Use suitable words to complete the sentences.

a) I must brush my teeth twice every .

b) I must eat that are good for my teeth.

c) I must visit the regularly to check my teeth.

2. Complete the process of tooth decay

Sugar + + acid =

3. a. Write one reason why teeth are important.

b. Johnny is always afraid of the dentist. Give one way in which the
dentist could get him to come and visit him more.
Plants and animals
ON YOUR OWN
Match the animals with their diet.
FACTS/ TIPS:
-Animals have different eating habits.
- We can group animals according to the food that they eat.
- Animals that eat mainly plants or plant materials are called
herbivores e.g. cow, sheep, parrot.
- Animals that eat other animals or flesh are called carnivores
e.g. tiger, alligator.
-Animals that eat both plants and animals are called
omnivores e.g. humans, dogs, rats.
ON YOUR OWN:
Draw pictures of two animals that belong to each group.

Herbivores Omnivores Carnivores

Solve each riddle.

What am I?

I eat meat only, I am a .

I eat most things I can find in my environment,

meat, insects, fruits, I am a/an .

I eat fruits and vegetables only, I am a .


Circle the correct answer.
1. Which of these is a carnivore?
a) cat b) man c)goat d)zebra

2. Omnivores are animals that


a) live on land.
b) walk on two legs.
c) eat vegetable, meat and fish.
d) cannot make their own food.

3. Kelly had plantain for dinner. She kept the skin for one
of her animal friends. Which animal is she likely to
give?
a) Pig b) Dog c) Bird d) Ant

4. What is the difference between a carnivore and an


omnivore?

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