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