Backpackawareness dayeducates peopleon the correct wayto wear abackpack to avoidinjuriesA child whoweighs 60 lbsshould carry amaximumweight of 5lbsThe recommendedheight of a backpackshould extend 2inches below theshoulder blades anda little above thewaist level.No one shouldcarry morethan 25lbs intheir backpackIf the backpack isexcessively heavy,the student canuse a rollingbackpack withwheelsWearing abackpackimproperly cancause posturalissuesHip and chestbelts helptransfer someof the weight tothe hips andtorsoMore than 2,000injuries are related toheavy backpackswere treated inhospitals anddoctor's offices in2007.Straps that are wideand padded arebest-narrow strapscan dig into yourshoulders andrestrict circulation.Boston universityresearchers found85% of collegestudentsexperienceddiscomfort and/orpain from wearing abackpack.55% of studentswear a backpackheavier than therecommendedweight which is 10%of the student's totalbody weightWhen 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.When the backpack issnug to the body, ithelps to keep theweight close to youand decreases thechances of back painimproperwearing of abackpack cancause strainingof backmusclesOver 79 millionstudents in theU.S. use abackpack to carrytheir items in forschool.In one study ofAmerican studentsages 11-15 yearsold, 64% expressedback pain due to theweight of theirbackpack.If the backpack istoo heavy or overpacked, studentcan carry the itemin arm to lessenthe weightWearing abackpackimproperly cancause leaningto one side.Items which arethe heaviestshould beplaced towardsthe child's backA 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.Multiplecompartmentsarerecommendedto distribute theweightItems that movefrequently shouldbe placed wherethey cannot moveto ensure properloadingBackpackAwarenessDay is onSeptember20th.Backpackawarenessday isinformativeBackpackawareness dayeducates peopleon the correct wayto wear abackpack to avoidinjuriesA child whoweighs 60 lbsshould carry amaximumweight of 5lbsThe recommendedheight of a backpackshould extend 2inches below theshoulder blades anda little above thewaist level.No one shouldcarry morethan 25lbs intheir backpackIf the backpack isexcessively heavy,the student canuse a rollingbackpack withwheelsWearing abackpackimproperly cancause posturalissuesHip and chestbelts helptransfer someof the weight tothe hips andtorsoMore than 2,000injuries are related toheavy backpackswere treated inhospitals anddoctor's offices in2007.Straps that are wideand padded arebest-narrow strapscan dig into yourshoulders andrestrict circulation.Boston universityresearchers found85% of collegestudentsexperienceddiscomfort and/orpain from wearing abackpack.55% of studentswear a backpackheavier than therecommendedweight which is 10%of the student's totalbody weightWhen 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.When the backpack issnug to the body, ithelps to keep theweight close to youand decreases thechances of back painimproperwearing of abackpack cancause strainingof backmusclesOver 79 millionstudents in theU.S. use abackpack to carrytheir items in forschool.In one study ofAmerican studentsages 11-15 yearsold, 64% expressedback pain due to theweight of theirbackpack.If the backpack istoo heavy or overpacked, studentcan carry the itemin arm to lessenthe weightWearing abackpackimproperly cancause leaningto one side.Items which arethe heaviestshould beplaced towardsthe child's backA 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.Multiplecompartmentsarerecommendedto distribute theweightItems that movefrequently shouldbe placed wherethey cannot moveto ensure properloadingBackpackAwarenessDay is onSeptember20th.Backpackawarenessday isinformative

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