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Learning objective
- To interpret nutritional information to help make informed choices about food.
Success criteria
- I can identify and use key information on
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Statutory guidance
RSE and Health
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Cross-curricular links
English
Spoken language
Pupils should
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Before the lesson
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Lesson plan
Recap and recall
Optional: remind the children of the PSHE agreement they created in Introductory lesson: Setting rules for RSE & PSHE lessons and recap the agreed rules. If needed, upload an image of the agreement to the Presentation: PSHE agreement.
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Adaptive teaching
Pupils needing support:
- Could use the Resource: Sentence stems to support their discussions during the Activity: Complete the food diary.
- Could listen again to the discussion in the Presentation: Choosing snacks to support their discussions during the Activity: Complete the food diary.
- Could choose between three snacks rather than all eight in the Resource: Snacks when completing the Activity: Complete the food diary.
Pupils working at greater depth:
- Could discuss how to decide which foods to have more often if there is no food label during the Attention grabber.
- Could discuss the following question: How do we know if a food is a healthier option if there is no food label? during the Recap and recall.
- Should make specific references to the traffic light food labels to justify their ideas during the Activity: Complete the food diary in the Main event.
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Assessing progress and understanding
Pupils with secure understanding can:
- Identify and use key information on food
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Vocabulary definitions
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calories (Y5/6)
Units of energy found in food that fuel the body.
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lifestyle
How a person lives their life, including their daily habits.
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In this unit
Assessment - RSE & PSHE Y6: How do my choices today shape my future health?
Lesson 1: Why do healthy teeth matter for the future?
Lesson 2: How can I eat for a healthier future?
Lesson 3: What habits might support my future health?
Lesson 4: How can I recognise and regulate complex feelings?
Lesson 5: How does my mindset affect my personal growth?
Lesson 6: How can I support self-esteem for myself and others?
