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Unit
3a: Teeth and eating
Audience: Key Stage 2
Year Group: 3
Work in this unit should reinforce and develop children's knowledge of
their personal health and how this relates to diet. They should
learn about how teeth are related to diet and the importance of dental
care. Work also offers opportunities for children to relate
understanding of science to their personal health. This work is likely to
be undertaken in relation to the school's programme for personal, social
and health education.
Scheme of Work
Download the Scheme of Work from the DFEE Standards web site by
clicking HERE.
Lesson
Plans
Lesson
Plan 1: What do we eat and what do we like to eat?
Children
will be able to identify the kinds of foods they
eat regularly and the kinds of foods they enjoy eating. Children
will recognise that people have preferences with food and drinks.
Lesson
Plan 2: What kinds of foods are available and which ones do we need?
Children
will be able to produce a record of the outing to
the supermarket or market in writing or drawing. Children
will be able to identify some
foods for 'growth' and some foods for 'activity'
Lesson
Plan 3: How can we have a balanced and varied diet?
Children
will be able to describe a balanced and varied
diet suggesting some foods that are needed for growth and some that
enable us to be active. Children
will be able to offer a number of meals that are balanced. Children
will understand why balanced diet is important.
Lesson
Plan 4: What kinds of foods do animals eat?
Children
will be able to identify different sorts of foods
eaten by animals. Children
will be able to make suggestions about animals and foods to be
investigated. Children
will be able to say what they think they can conclude from their work.
Lesson
Plan 5: Why do we have teeth that are different shapes?
Children
will be able to explain why it is important to
look after teeth. Children
will be able to identify the three types of milk teeth and
explain the function of each type of tooth.
Lesson
Plan 6: What happens to our teeth if we don't take care of them?
Children
will be able to explain the effects that different
kinds of foods/drinks will have on their teeth. Children
will be able to identify the
different parts of a tooth.
Lesson
Plan 7: Why do we have two sets of teeth?
Children
will be able to explain that we have two sets of teeth. Children
will understand why adult teeth have to last.
Teacher Factfiles
Factfile
3: A
Balanced Diet
Worksheets
PDF:
My
favourite meal
A place setting outline for children to draw their favourite
meal. Generates discussion on food preferences, choices and a
balanced diet.
PDF:
Supermarket
Safari
A worksheet for use on a visit to a Supermarket. Helps children
to find out about the different groups foods are separated into, as well
as the different ways food can be stored.
PDF:
Food
circle
A food circle outlining the proportions of each food group needed for
a healthy and balanced diet, presented as a pie chart. Enlarge to
A3 size and ask children to find magazine pictures or ClipArt to place
into each section. Encourages children to recognise balanced meals
and to plan alternatives.
PDF:
Types
of Teeth
An information sheet taking the form of a cloze procedure.
Words are provided at the bottom of the worksheet for children to use to
name the different types of teeth and their roles. Diagrams help
children with their answers.
PDF:
My Teeth
Record
A simplified Dental Record chart for children to record the
existence, state and growth of their teeth. Useful in developing
an understanding that teeth continue to appear over a long time, as well
as helping children to monitor the health of their teeth and notice the
different types of teeth they have. Great for role play
activities.
PDF:
Story
board
A simple story board of 6 boxes for children to use to create a
comic strip around tooth loss. The outcomes of both milk teeth and
permanent teeth loss can be explored. Creates a stunning display
or class book.
PDF: Write up Guidelines
A writing frame to enable children to record investigations in terms of
the apparatus they used, their method, results and conclusion.
Other Relevant Classroom Activities
None available
Assessment
Science ROA / Self Assessment Sheets
The purpose of the sheets is to support teachers in communicating the
objectives of the unit to the children and to provide the children with
the opportunity to reflect upon their learning and, with some guidance,
record their achievements
Useful Resources (books, videos, etc)
None available, please email
us if you have a suggestion.
Web Sites
Food
Fitness
Compare the lives of the Activator family with the Dolittle family.
Lengthy but easy to read text provides useful information text for
Literacy lessons. Animated characters and bright colours make this site
appealing as well as informative. Top tips on leading a healthier
lifestyle are included, with direct comparisons of the 2 families eating
habits and exercise patterns. Also offers a questionnaire for children to
assess their own level of health.
Galaxy-H
This Key Stage 2 site of Wired for Health includes pupil, teacher and
parent pages. Overwhelming in the number of interactive activities on
living a healthy life and staying safe -plan healthy school meals using
information on food groups, design a new school, think about consequences
or learn some new games. Children will enjoy this fun site brimming with
information.
Welltown
This Key Stage 1 site of Wired for Health is great for all primary pupils.
Find out about common conditions, how to brush your teeth properly, play
the hand washing game, find the dangers in the home, read about a first
day at school, and put the foods into the correct food group. The teacher
and parent area includes detailed information, further activities and
printable worksheets. Great interactive activities covering a range of
Science and PSE topics. Suitable for all ages and abilities.
Relevant Outings
None available, please email
us if you have a suggestion.
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