Multiplecompartmentsto betterdistribute theweightBoston Universityresearchers found 85%of college students self-reported they haveexperienced discomfortand/or pain fromwearing their backpack.Backpackawareness dayeducates peopleon the correct wayto use a backpackto avoid injuriesOver 79 millionstudents in theUnited Statesuse a backpackto carry theirschool suppliesA study conducted on theeffects of backpackeducation awareness on student behavior, found 8out of 10 middle schoolstudents had less backpain when taught theproper loading of thebackpack.Straps that arewide and paddedare best - narrowstraps can dig intoyour shouldersand restrictcirculationThe recommendedheight of a backpackshould extend 2inches below theshoulder blades anda little above waistlevel.Items that movefrequently shouldbe placed wherethey cannot moveto ensure properloading.It is recommended itemswhich are the heaviest beplaced towards the child’sback. For example, largetextbooks should beplaced towards child’sback to equal the weightdistribution within thebackpack.If the backpack isexcessively heavy,the student can usea rolling backpackwith wheels(contingent uponschool policy).No one shouldcarry morethan 25lbs intheir backpackwhen your backpack issnug to your body ithelps to keep theweight close to you anddecreases chances ofback pain. Therecommended tightnessof the straps allows thebackpack to restImproperwearing ofbackpack cancause strainingof backmuscles55% of students wear abackpack heavier thanthe recommended weightwhich is 10% of thestudent’s total bodyweight. (e. g.  A studentweighing 100 lbs shouldhave a backpackweighing 10 lbs or less).If the backpack istoo heavy or overpacked, studentcan carry item inarms to lessen theweight of thebackpack.When selecting abackpack, look for:An ergonomic design The correct size: neverwider or longer thanyour child's torso andnever hanging morethan 4 inches below thewaistHip and chestbelts to helptransfer someof the weight tothe hips andtorsoIn one study whichincluded  Americanstudents ages 11-15years old, 64%expressed back paindue to the weight oftheir backpack.Backpackawarenessday isinformativeWearing abackpackimproperly cancause postureproblemsBackpackAwarenessday isSeptember20A child whoweighs 60lbsshould carry amaximumweight of 5lbsWearing abackpackimproperly cancause leaningto one side.More than 2,000injuries  related to heavy backpackswere treated inhospitals anddoctor’s offices in2007.Multiplecompartmentsto betterdistribute theweightBoston Universityresearchers found 85%of college students self-reported they haveexperienced discomfortand/or pain fromwearing their backpack.Backpackawareness dayeducates peopleon the correct wayto use a backpackto avoid injuriesOver 79 millionstudents in theUnited Statesuse a backpackto carry theirschool suppliesA study conducted on theeffects of backpackeducation awareness on student behavior, found 8out of 10 middle schoolstudents had less backpain when taught theproper loading of thebackpack.Straps that arewide and paddedare best - narrowstraps can dig intoyour shouldersand restrictcirculationThe recommendedheight of a backpackshould extend 2inches below theshoulder blades anda little above waistlevel.Items that movefrequently shouldbe placed wherethey cannot moveto ensure properloading.It is recommended itemswhich are the heaviest beplaced towards the child’sback. For example, largetextbooks should beplaced towards child’sback to equal the weightdistribution within thebackpack.If the backpack isexcessively heavy,the student can usea rolling backpackwith wheels(contingent uponschool policy).No one shouldcarry morethan 25lbs intheir backpackwhen your backpack issnug to your body ithelps to keep theweight close to you anddecreases chances ofback pain. Therecommended tightnessof the straps allows thebackpack to restImproperwearing ofbackpack cancause strainingof backmuscles55% of students wear abackpack heavier thanthe recommended weightwhich is 10% of thestudent’s total bodyweight. (e. g.  A studentweighing 100 lbs shouldhave a backpackweighing 10 lbs or less).If the backpack istoo heavy or overpacked, studentcan carry item inarms to lessen theweight of thebackpack.When selecting abackpack, look for:An ergonomic design The correct size: neverwider or longer thanyour child's torso andnever hanging morethan 4 inches below thewaistHip and chestbelts to helptransfer someof the weight tothe hips andtorsoIn one study whichincluded  Americanstudents ages 11-15years old, 64%expressed back paindue to the weight oftheir backpack.Backpackawarenessday isinformativeWearing abackpackimproperly cancause postureproblemsBackpackAwarenessday isSeptember20A child whoweighs 60lbsshould carry amaximumweight of 5lbsWearing abackpackimproperly cancause leaningto one side.More than 2,000injuries  related to heavy backpackswere treated inhospitals anddoctor’s offices in2007.

Backpack Facts BINGO - Call List

(Print) Use this randomly generated list as your call list when playing the game. Place some kind of mark (like an X, a checkmark, a dot, tally mark, etc) on each cell as you announce it, to keep track. You can also cut out each item, place them in a bag and pull words from the bag.


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  1. N-Multiple compartments to better distribute the weight
  2. B-Boston University researchers found 85% of college students self-reported they have experienced discomfort and/or pain from wearing their backpack.
  3. I-Backpack awareness day educates people on the correct way to use a backpack to avoid injuries
  4. B-Over 79 million students in the United States use a backpack to carry their school supplies
  5. O-A study conducted on the effects of backpack education awareness on  student behavior, found 8 out of 10 middle school students had less back pain when taught the proper loading of the backpack.
  6. O-Straps that are wide and padded are best - narrow straps can dig into your shoulders and restrict circulation
  7. I-The recommended height of a backpack should extend 2 inches below the shoulder blades and a little above waist level.
  8. O-Items that move frequently should be placed where they cannot move to ensure proper loading.
  9. G-It is recommended items which are the heaviest be placed towards the child’s back. For example, large textbooks should be placed towards child’s back to equal the weight distribution within the backpack.
  10. I-If the backpack is excessively heavy, the student can use a rolling backpack with wheels (contingent upon school policy).
  11. O-No one should carry more than 25lbs in their backpack
  12. G-when your backpack is snug to your body it helps to keep the weight close to you and decreases chances of back pain. The recommended tightness of the straps allows the backpack to rest
  13. N-Improper wearing of backpack can cause straining of back muscles
  14. I-55% of students wear a backpack heavier than the recommended weight which is 10% of the student’s total body weight. (e. g.  A student weighing 100 lbs should have a backpack weighing 10 lbs or less).
  15. B-If the backpack is too heavy or over packed, student can carry item in arms to lessen the weight of the backpack.
  16. B-When selecting a backpack, look for: An ergonomic design  The correct size: never wider or longer than your child's torso and never hanging more than 4 inches below the waist
  17. I-Hip and chest belts to help transfer some of the weight to the hips and torso
  18. N-In one study which included  American students ages 11-15 years old, 64% expressed back pain due to the weight of their backpack.
  19. G-Backpack awareness day is informative
  20. O-Wearing a backpack improperly can cause posture problems
  21. B-Backpack Awareness day is September 20
  22. N-A child who weighs 60lbs should carry a maximum weight of 5lbs
  23. G-Wearing a backpack improperly can cause leaning to one side.
  24. G-More than 2,000 injuries  related to  heavy backpacks were treated in hospitals and doctor’s offices in 2007.