A study conducted on theeffects of backpackeducation awareness onstudent behavior, found 8out of 10 middle schoolstudents had less backpain when taught theproper loading andunloading of a backpack.BackpackAwarenessDay is onSeptember20th.improperwearing of abackpack cancause strainingof backmusclesMultiplecompartmentsarerecommendedto distribute theweightWearing abackpackimproperly cancause leaningto one side.The recommendedheight of a backpackshould extend 2inches below theshoulder blades anda little above thewaist level.Boston universityresearchers found85% of collegestudentsexperienceddiscomfort and/orpain from wearing abackpack.In one study ofAmerican studentsages 11-15 yearsold, 64% expressedback pain due to theweight of theirbackpack.If the backpack isexcessively heavy,the student canuse a rollingbackpack withwheelsA child whoweighs 60 lbsshould carry amaximumweight of 5lbsHip and chestbelts helptransfer someof the weight tothe hips andtorsoWhen selecting abackpack make sure tolook for: an ergonomicdesign which includesproper size meaningnever wider or longerthan your torso and neverhanging more than 4inches below the waist.Backpackawarenessday isinformativeItems which arethe heaviestshould beplaced towardsthe child's backItems that movefrequently shouldbe placed wherethey cannot moveto ensure properloadingOver 79 millionstudents in theU.S. use abackpack to carrytheir items in forschool.No one shouldcarry morethan 25lbs intheir backpackWearing abackpackimproperly cancause posturalissuesWhen the backpack issnug to the body, ithelps to keep theweight close to youand decreases thechances of back painIf the backpack istoo heavy or overpacked, studentcan carry the itemin arm to lessenthe weightMore than 2,000injuries are related toheavy backpackswere treated inhospitals anddoctor's offices in2007.Backpackawareness dayeducates peopleon the correct wayto wear abackpack to avoidinjuriesStraps that are wideand padded arebest-narrow strapscan dig into yourshoulders andrestrict circulation.55% of studentswear a backpackheavier than therecommendedweight which is 10%of the student's totalbody weightA study conducted on theeffects of backpackeducation awareness onstudent behavior, found 8out of 10 middle schoolstudents had less backpain when taught theproper loading andunloading of a backpack.BackpackAwarenessDay is onSeptember20th.improperwearing of abackpack cancause strainingof backmusclesMultiplecompartmentsarerecommendedto distribute theweightWearing abackpackimproperly cancause leaningto one side.The recommendedheight of a backpackshould extend 2inches below theshoulder blades anda little above thewaist level.Boston universityresearchers found85% of collegestudentsexperienceddiscomfort and/orpain from wearing abackpack.In one study ofAmerican studentsages 11-15 yearsold, 64% expressedback pain due to theweight of theirbackpack.If the backpack isexcessively heavy,the student canuse a rollingbackpack withwheelsA child whoweighs 60 lbsshould carry amaximumweight of 5lbsHip and chestbelts helptransfer someof the weight tothe hips andtorsoWhen selecting abackpack make sure tolook for: an ergonomicdesign which includesproper size meaningnever wider or longerthan your torso and neverhanging more than 4inches below the waist.Backpackawarenessday isinformativeItems which arethe heaviestshould beplaced towardsthe child's backItems that movefrequently shouldbe placed wherethey cannot moveto ensure properloadingOver 79 millionstudents in theU.S. use abackpack to carrytheir items in forschool.No one shouldcarry morethan 25lbs intheir backpackWearing abackpackimproperly cancause posturalissuesWhen the backpack issnug to the body, ithelps to keep theweight close to youand decreases thechances of back painIf the backpack istoo heavy or overpacked, studentcan carry the itemin arm to lessenthe weightMore than 2,000injuries are related toheavy backpackswere treated inhospitals anddoctor's offices in2007.Backpackawareness dayeducates peopleon the correct wayto wear abackpack to avoidinjuriesStraps that are wideand padded arebest-narrow strapscan dig into yourshoulders andrestrict circulation.55% of studentswear a backpackheavier than therecommendedweight which is 10%of the student's totalbody weight

Backpack Facts BINGO - Call List

(Print) Use this randomly generated list as your call list when playing the game. There is no need to say the BINGO column name. 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. 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 and unloading of a backpack.
  2. Backpack Awareness Day is on September 20th.
  3. improper wearing of a backpack can cause straining of back muscles
  4. Multiple compartments are recommended to distribute the weight
  5. Wearing a backpack improperly can cause leaning to one side.
  6. The recommended height of a backpack should extend 2 inches below the shoulder blades and a little above the waist level.
  7. Boston university researchers found 85% of college students experienced discomfort and/or pain from wearing a backpack.
  8. In one study of American students ages 11-15 years old, 64% expressed back pain due to the weight of their backpack.
  9. If the backpack is excessively heavy, the student can use a rolling backpack with wheels
  10. A child who weighs 60 lbs should carry a maximum weight of 5lbs
  11. Hip and chest belts help transfer some of the weight to the hips and torso
  12. When selecting a backpack make sure to look for: an ergonomic design which includes proper size meaning never wider or longer than your torso and never hanging more than 4 inches below the waist.
  13. Backpack awareness day is informative
  14. Items which are the heaviest should be placed towards the child's back
  15. Items that move frequently should be placed where they cannot move to ensure proper loading
  16. Over 79 million students in the U.S. use a backpack to carry their items in for school.
  17. No one should carry more than 25lbs in their backpack
  18. Wearing a backpack improperly can cause postural issues
  19. When the backpack is snug to the body, it helps to keep the weight close to you and decreases the chances of back pain
  20. If the backpack is too heavy or over packed, student can carry the item in arm to lessen the weight
  21. More than 2,000 injuries are related to heavy backpacks were treated in hospitals and doctor's offices in 2007.
  22. Backpack awareness day educates people on the correct way to wear a backpack to avoid injuries
  23. Straps that are wide and padded are best-narrow straps can dig into your shoulders and restrict circulation.
  24. 55% of students wear a backpack heavier than the recommended weight which is 10% of the student's total body weight