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Learning objective
- To describe how habits can influence long-term health.
Success criteria
- I can explain how some habits affect the
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Statutory guidance
RSE and Health
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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 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: Jayden’s health plan ideas to support their writing of Jayden’s health plan in the Main event, choosing one idea from each category.
- Could use the Knowledge organiser for vocabulary support throughout the lesson.
Pupils working at greater depth:
- Should describe long-term and short-term consequences of a variety of choices.
- Should discuss why Jayden might find it difficult to try his new helpful habits first and how he could stick to them.
- Could present their suggestions in the Activity: Jayden’s health plan in different ways they think would appeal to Jayden.
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Assessing progress and understanding
Pupils with secure understanding can:
- Explain how some habits affect health, including
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Vocabulary definitions
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active (Y3/4)
Moving your body.
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habit
Something done often, sometimes without thinking about it.
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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?