Y1/2 Lesson 7 (Cycle A): Allergies

Children learn that certain foods and other things can cause allergic reactions in some people and what to do if they or their friend suffers an allergic reaction.

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Learning objective

  • To begin to understand allergies

Statutory guidance

Health and prevention: the facts and science relating to allergies, immunisation and vaccination

Success criteria

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Cross-curricular links

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Before the lesson

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Attention grabber

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Main event

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Differentiation

Pupils needing extra support: Help with finding the allergens on the food packaging and using the Allergens in Food Resource 2 which has a list of allergens for them to choose from.

Pupils working at greater depth: Should be given more challenging packaging to work with and Allergens in Food Resource 1.

Wrapping up

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Assessing pupils' progress and understanding

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Vocabulary

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