Backpackawarenessday isinformativeMore 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.Multiplecompartmentsarerecommendedto distribute theweightWhen the backpack issnug to the body, ithelps to keep theweight close to youand decreases thechances of back painA 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.Boston universityresearchers found85% of collegestudentsexperienceddiscomfort and/orpain from wearing abackpack.Hip and chestbelts helptransfer someof the weight tothe hips andtorsoBackpackAwarenessDay is onSeptember20th.Wearing abackpackimproperly cancause leaningto one side.55% of studentswear a backpackheavier than therecommendedweight which is 10%of the student's totalbody weightWearing abackpackimproperly cancause posturalissuesA child whoweighs 60 lbsshould carry amaximumweight of 5lbsIf the backpack istoo heavy or overpacked, studentcan carry the itemin arm to lessenthe weightNo one shouldcarry morethan 25lbs intheir backpackThe recommendedheight of a backpackshould extend 2inches below theshoulder blades anda little above thewaist level.In one study ofAmerican studentsages 11-15 yearsold, 64% expressedback pain due to theweight of theirbackpack.Over 79 millionstudents in theU.S. use abackpack to carrytheir items in forschool.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.Items that movefrequently shouldbe placed wherethey cannot moveto ensure properloadingIf the backpack isexcessively heavy,the student canuse a rollingbackpack withwheelsItems which arethe heaviestshould beplaced towardsthe child's backimproperwearing of abackpack cancause strainingof backmusclesBackpackawarenessday isinformativeMore 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.Multiplecompartmentsarerecommendedto distribute theweightWhen the backpack issnug to the body, ithelps to keep theweight close to youand decreases thechances of back painA 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.Boston universityresearchers found85% of collegestudentsexperienceddiscomfort and/orpain from wearing abackpack.Hip and chestbelts helptransfer someof the weight tothe hips andtorsoBackpackAwarenessDay is onSeptember20th.Wearing abackpackimproperly cancause leaningto one side.55% of studentswear a backpackheavier than therecommendedweight which is 10%of the student's totalbody weightWearing abackpackimproperly cancause posturalissuesA child whoweighs 60 lbsshould carry amaximumweight of 5lbsIf the backpack istoo heavy or overpacked, studentcan carry the itemin arm to lessenthe weightNo one shouldcarry morethan 25lbs intheir backpackThe recommendedheight of a backpackshould extend 2inches below theshoulder blades anda little above thewaist level.In one study ofAmerican studentsages 11-15 yearsold, 64% expressedback pain due to theweight of theirbackpack.Over 79 millionstudents in theU.S. use abackpack to carrytheir items in forschool.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.Items that movefrequently shouldbe placed wherethey cannot moveto ensure properloadingIf the backpack isexcessively heavy,the student canuse a rollingbackpack withwheelsItems which arethe heaviestshould beplaced towardsthe child's backimproperwearing of abackpack cancause strainingof backmuscles

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