Learning objectives
- To recognise the different types of human teeth and their roles in eating.
- Science in action: To describe real observation methods and evidence collected.
Success criteria
- I can recall
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National curriculum
Science
Animals, including humans
Pupils
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Cross-curricular links
RSE
Health and prevention
Pupils
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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
Could refer to slide 1 of the Presentation: Human teeth when creating their models; could use the Activity: Labelling teeth: support version.
Pupils working at greater depth
Could consider how the models of primary teeth would compare to adult teeth models; should complete open-ended questions on the Activity: Labelling teeth, considering the effect of missing teeth and justifying their opinions with scientific vocabulary.
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Assessing progress and understanding
Pupils with secure understanding indicated by: identifying and
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Vocabulary definitions
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canine
A pointed tooth, useful for tearing.
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chew
To break up food using the teeth.
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