Learning objectives
- To identify the main nutrient groups and their simple functions.
- Working scientifically: To record information using secondary sources.
Success criteria
- I can recall
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National curriculum
Science
Animals, including humans
Pupils
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Cross-curricular links
English
Reading
Pupils should be taught to:
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Before the lesson
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Lesson plan
1: Lesson plan
An area for you to put useful resources from the previous lesson
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Adaptive teaching
Pupils needing extra support
Should use the Activity: Nutrient group notes: support version.
Pupils working at greater depth
Should look at the scenarios in the Resource: Nutrient group extended thinking and draw comparisons between the individuals.
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Assessing progress and understanding
Pupils with secure understanding indicated by: listing the seven nutrient groups; describing the
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Vocabulary definitions
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balanced diet
A diet that includes all seven nutrient groups in the right amounts.
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carbohydrate
A nutrient needed for energy.
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