Learning objective
- To begin to understand how germs are spread and how we can stop them spreading.
Success criteria
- I understand why I
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Statutory guidance
RSE
Health and prevention
Pupils
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Cross-curricular links
Science (Y2)
Pupils should be taught
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Before the lesson
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Lesson plan
Recap and recall
Arrange the children into pairs and ask them to think of five things they remember about relaxation from the last lesson and give a high five.
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Adaptive teaching
Pupils needing extra support
Should use the Activity: Hand washing, which has pictures and words; could have the Activity: Hand washing pre-cut to reduce the need for cutting by themselves or numbering; could leave the Presentation: Hand washing displayed on the board to aid with the sequencing activity.
Pupils working at greater depth
Should use Activity: Hand washing (extension version), which has pictures only so that pupils can add their own text.
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Assessing progress and understanding
Pupils with secure understanding indicated by: Understanding that germs can
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Vocabulary definitions
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clean
Free from dirt or mess.
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dirt
Mud or dust that makes things unclean.
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Maintained by: Kapow Primary team
Last update: 24th November, 2025
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