If the backpack isexcessively heavy,the student canuse a rollingbackpack withwheelsMore than 2,000injuries are related toheavy backpackswere treated inhospitals anddoctor's offices in2007.Wearing abackpackimproperly cancause posturalissuesimproperwearing of abackpack cancause strainingof backmusclesItems which arethe heaviestshould beplaced towardsthe child's backBackpackawareness dayeducates peopleon the correct wayto wear abackpack to avoidinjuriesThe recommendedheight of a backpackshould extend 2inches below theshoulder blades anda little above thewaist level.No one shouldcarry morethan 25lbs intheir backpackBoston universityresearchers found85% of collegestudentsexperienceddiscomfort and/orpain from wearing abackpack.If the backpack istoo heavy or overpacked, studentcan carry the itemin arm to lessenthe weight55% of studentswear a backpackheavier than therecommendedweight which is 10%of the student's totalbody weightItems that movefrequently shouldbe placed wherethey cannot moveto ensure properloadingA child whoweighs 60 lbsshould carry amaximumweight of 5lbsWhen the backpack issnug to the body, ithelps to keep theweight close to youand decreases thechances of back painBackpackAwarenessDay is onSeptember20th.In one study ofAmerican studentsages 11-15 yearsold, 64% expressedback pain due to theweight of theirbackpack.When 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.Hip and chestbelts helptransfer someof the weight tothe hips andtorsoMultiplecompartmentsarerecommendedto distribute theweightWearing abackpackimproperly cancause leaningto one side.Over 79 millionstudents in theU.S. use abackpack to carrytheir items in forschool.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 isinformativeStraps that are wideand padded arebest-narrow strapscan dig into yourshoulders andrestrict circulation.If the backpack isexcessively heavy,the student canuse a rollingbackpack withwheelsMore than 2,000injuries are related toheavy backpackswere treated inhospitals anddoctor's offices in2007.Wearing abackpackimproperly cancause posturalissuesimproperwearing of abackpack cancause strainingof backmusclesItems which arethe heaviestshould beplaced towardsthe child's backBackpackawareness dayeducates peopleon the correct wayto wear abackpack to avoidinjuriesThe recommendedheight of a backpackshould extend 2inches below theshoulder blades anda little above thewaist level.No one shouldcarry morethan 25lbs intheir backpackBoston universityresearchers found85% of collegestudentsexperienceddiscomfort and/orpain from wearing abackpack.If the backpack istoo heavy or overpacked, studentcan carry the itemin arm to lessenthe weight55% of studentswear a backpackheavier than therecommendedweight which is 10%of the student's totalbody weightItems that movefrequently shouldbe placed wherethey cannot moveto ensure properloadingA child whoweighs 60 lbsshould carry amaximumweight of 5lbsWhen the backpack issnug to the body, ithelps to keep theweight close to youand decreases thechances of back painBackpackAwarenessDay is onSeptember20th.In one study ofAmerican studentsages 11-15 yearsold, 64% expressedback pain due to theweight of theirbackpack.When 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.Hip and chestbelts helptransfer someof the weight tothe hips andtorsoMultiplecompartmentsarerecommendedto distribute theweightWearing abackpackimproperly cancause leaningto one side.Over 79 millionstudents in theU.S. use abackpack to carrytheir items in forschool.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 isinformativeStraps that are wideand padded arebest-narrow strapscan dig into yourshoulders andrestrict circulation.

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. If the backpack is excessively heavy, the student can use a rolling backpack with wheels
  2. More than 2,000 injuries are related to heavy backpacks were treated in hospitals and doctor's offices in 2007.
  3. Wearing a backpack improperly can cause postural issues
  4. improper wearing of a backpack can cause straining of back muscles
  5. Items which are the heaviest should be placed towards the child's back
  6. Backpack awareness day educates people on the correct way to wear a backpack to avoid injuries
  7. The recommended height of a backpack should extend 2 inches below the shoulder blades and a little above the waist level.
  8. No one should carry more than 25lbs in their backpack
  9. Boston university researchers found 85% of college students experienced discomfort and/or pain from wearing a backpack.
  10. If the backpack is too heavy or over packed, student can carry the item in arm to lessen the weight
  11. 55% of students wear a backpack heavier than the recommended weight which is 10% of the student's total body weight
  12. Items that move frequently should be placed where they cannot move to ensure proper loading
  13. A child who weighs 60 lbs should carry a maximum weight of 5lbs
  14. When the backpack is snug to the body, it helps to keep the weight close to you and decreases the chances of back pain
  15. Backpack Awareness Day is on September 20th.
  16. In one study of American students ages 11-15 years old, 64% expressed back pain due to the weight of their backpack.
  17. 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.
  18. Hip and chest belts help transfer some of the weight to the hips and torso
  19. Multiple compartments are recommended to distribute the weight
  20. Wearing a backpack improperly can cause leaning to one side.
  21. Over 79 million students in the U.S. use a backpack to carry their items in for school.
  22. 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.
  23. Backpack awareness day is informative
  24. Straps that are wide and padded are best-narrow straps can dig into your shoulders and restrict circulation.