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Learning objective
- To examine how daily habits and choices can affect our energy levels.
Success criteria
- I can identify choices that can make
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Statutory guidance
RSE and Health
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Cross-curricular links
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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 the 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 be pre-taught the idioms for being energised or not energised (e.g. running on empty or full of beans).
- Could pre-watch or re-watch the Pupil video: Staying hydrated to help embed the knowledge.
- Could complete the relay with a partner rather than individually.
Pupils working at greater depth:
- Should consider how keeping energised in the short term contributes to good long-term health.
- Could be given a blank card to write their own energy giver or energy taker statement.
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Assessing progress and understanding
Pupils with secure understanding can:
- Identify choices that can make them feel tired
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Vocabulary definitions
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dehydrated (Y3/4)
When your body does not have enough water.
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habit
Something done often, sometimes without thinking about it.
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In this unit
Assessment - RSE & PSHE Y4: How can I make healthy choices?
Y4 Introductory lesson: Setting rules for RSE & PSHE lessons
Lesson 1: What is a balanced diet and why does having one matter?
Lesson 2: How can being active help my mind and body?
Lesson 3: How can I keep my energy up throughout the day?
Lesson 4: How can I get support for myself or others?
Lesson 5: How can I respond when things feel hard?
Lesson 6: Why is helping others good for me too?
Maintained by: Kapow Primary team
Last update: 5th June, 2026
