Learning objective

  • To understand how we can look after our teeth.

Success criteria

  • I can understand what to do
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Statutory guidance

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Before the lesson

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Lesson plan

Recap and recall

Before starting this unit, you might want to check that the children can recall: The food and drink they eat can affect their teeth. What they can do to keep their teeth healthy.

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Adaptive teaching

Pupils needing extra support:

Should work in mixed-ability groups to enable them to be supported by their peers; during the peer assessment the number of questions the children answer could be reduced.

Pupils working at greater depth:

Should take a lead in the group to ensure everyone takes part.; should be challenged to create persuasive and clear messaging and to give a more detailed and developed response to the peer assessment.

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Assessing progress and understanding

Pupils with secure understanding indicated by: Identifying and sharing key facts about

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Vocabulary definitions

  • toothpaste

    A gel or cream you put on your toothbrush to help clean your teeth and keep them strong.

  • fluoride

    A chemical found in toothpaste that helps keep our teeth strong and healthy

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