BackpackAwarenessday isSeptember20when your backpack issnug to your body ithelps to keep theweight close to you anddecreases chances ofback pain. Therecommended tightnessof the straps allows thebackpack to restBoston 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 injuriesIf the backpack isexcessively heavy,the student can usea rolling backpackwith wheels(contingent uponschool policy).A child whoweighs 60lbsshould carry amaximumweight of 5lbsNo one shouldcarry morethan 25lbs intheir backpackIn one study whichincluded  Americanstudents ages 11-15years old, 64%expressed back paindue to the weight oftheir backpack.Hip and chestbelts to helptransfer someof the weight tothe hips andtorsoWearing abackpackimproperly cancause postureproblemsImproperwearing ofbackpack cancause strainingof backmusclesStraps that arewide and paddedare best - narrowstraps can dig intoyour shouldersand restrictcirculationA 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.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.Backpackawarenessday isinformativeWhen selecting abackpack, look for:An ergonomic design The correct size: neverwider or longer thanyour child's torso andnever hanging morethan 4 inches below thewaistIf the backpack istoo heavy or overpacked, studentcan carry item inarms to lessen theweight of thebackpack.The recommendedheight of a backpackshould extend 2inches below theshoulder blades anda little above waistlevel.Wearing abackpackimproperly cancause leaningto one side.Over 79 millionstudents in theUnited Statesuse a backpackto carry theirschool suppliesItems that movefrequently shouldbe placed wherethey cannot moveto ensure properloading.55% 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).Multiplecompartmentsto betterdistribute theweightMore than 2,000injuries  related to heavy backpackswere treated inhospitals anddoctor’s offices in2007.BackpackAwarenessday isSeptember20when your backpack issnug to your body ithelps to keep theweight close to you anddecreases chances ofback pain. Therecommended tightnessof the straps allows thebackpack to restBoston 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 injuriesIf the backpack isexcessively heavy,the student can usea rolling backpackwith wheels(contingent uponschool policy).A child whoweighs 60lbsshould carry amaximumweight of 5lbsNo one shouldcarry morethan 25lbs intheir backpackIn one study whichincluded  Americanstudents ages 11-15years old, 64%expressed back paindue to the weight oftheir backpack.Hip and chestbelts to helptransfer someof the weight tothe hips andtorsoWearing abackpackimproperly cancause postureproblemsImproperwearing ofbackpack cancause strainingof backmusclesStraps that arewide and paddedare best - narrowstraps can dig intoyour shouldersand restrictcirculationA 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.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.Backpackawarenessday isinformativeWhen selecting abackpack, look for:An ergonomic design The correct size: neverwider or longer thanyour child's torso andnever hanging morethan 4 inches below thewaistIf the backpack istoo heavy or overpacked, studentcan carry item inarms to lessen theweight of thebackpack.The recommendedheight of a backpackshould extend 2inches below theshoulder blades anda little above waistlevel.Wearing abackpackimproperly cancause leaningto one side.Over 79 millionstudents in theUnited Statesuse a backpackto carry theirschool suppliesItems that movefrequently shouldbe placed wherethey cannot moveto ensure properloading.55% 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).Multiplecompartmentsto betterdistribute theweightMore 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.


1
B
2
G
3
B
4
I
5
I
6
N
7
O
8
N
9
I
10
O
11
N
12
O
13
O
14
G
15
G
16
B
17
B
18
I
19
G
20
B
21
O
22
I
23
N
24
G
  1. B-Backpack Awareness day is September 20
  2. 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
  3. B-Boston University researchers found 85% of college students self-reported they have experienced discomfort and/or pain from wearing their backpack.
  4. I-Backpack awareness day educates people on the correct way to use a backpack to avoid injuries
  5. I-If the backpack is excessively heavy, the student can use a rolling backpack with wheels (contingent upon school policy).
  6. N-A child who weighs 60lbs should carry a maximum weight of 5lbs
  7. O-No one should carry more than 25lbs in their backpack
  8. N-In one study which included  American students ages 11-15 years old, 64% expressed back pain due to the weight of their backpack.
  9. I-Hip and chest belts to help transfer some of the weight to the hips and torso
  10. O-Wearing a backpack improperly can cause posture problems
  11. N-Improper wearing of backpack can cause straining of back muscles
  12. O-Straps that are wide and padded are best - narrow straps can dig into your shoulders and restrict circulation
  13. 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.
  14. 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.
  15. G-Backpack awareness day is informative
  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. B-If the backpack is too heavy or over packed, student can carry item in arms to lessen the weight of the backpack.
  18. I-The recommended height of a backpack should extend 2 inches below the shoulder blades and a little above waist level.
  19. G-Wearing a backpack improperly can cause leaning to one side.
  20. B-Over 79 million students in the United States use a backpack to carry their school supplies
  21. O-Items that move frequently should be placed where they cannot move to ensure proper loading.
  22. 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).
  23. N-Multiple compartments to better distribute the weight
  24. G-More than 2,000 injuries  related to  heavy backpacks were treated in hospitals and doctor’s offices in 2007.