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