Teeth Kit – Elementary/Middle School

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Teeth and jaws from a variety of animals bring to life the feeding capabilities of different species and illustrate the connection between tooth morphology/function and tooth health. Books, lab protocol, and other materials are provided. Teachers are encouraged to use this kit with CIBT’s newly-updated Teeth Unit lab.

This kit includes:

  • 10 small mirrors
  • 1 cow jaw
  • 4 T-Rex tooth molds
  • 4-R raccoon jaws
  • 4-C coyote jaws
  • 5 of each type of tooth:
    • A cow molar
    • B beaver incisor
    • C coyote molar
    • E cow incisor
    • F bobcat canine
    • G coyote canine
    • H bobcat molar
    • I horse molar
    • J coyote incisor
    • K raccoon canine
    • L bobcat incisor
    • M raccoon molar
    • N beaver molar
    • P raccoon incisor
    • Q horse incisor
  • Books:
    • Throw Your Tooth on the Roof: Tooth Traditions from Around the World by Selby B. Beeler, illustrated by G. Brian Karas
    • Grandpa’s Teeth by Rod Clement
    • My Loose Tooth by Stephen Krensky, illustrated by Hideko Takahashi
    • How Many Teeth? by Paul Showers, illustrated by True Kelley (4 copies)
  • Lab Notebook

Teachers must provide:

  • Rubber bands
  • Casting medium for rubber mold of T-Rex tooth (e.g. Plaster of Paris, Perfect Cast)
  • Mixing cup
  • Nail file, nail polish (optional)
  • Coffee stirrers or Q-tips
  • Antibacterial hand soap
  • Snacks (e.g. bread, carrots, cookies, raisins, apples)

Tooth Kit - Elementary/Middle School