Lesson 6: Safety with substances

Learning what is safe to go on or in the body, and why some things should never go into the body.

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Learning objective

  • To begin to understand what is safe to put into or onto our bodies.

Statutory guidance

  • Pupils should know the facts about legal and illegal harmful substances and associated risks, including smoking, alcohol use and drug-taking.

Success criteria

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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: Work in a group with an adult for the sorting activity. 

 

Pupils working at greater depth: Draw or write their own ideas on the sorting activity.

Wrapping up

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Assessing pupils' progress and understanding

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Vocabulary

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Sarah has over 20 years’ experience in education. Starting as a Primary teacher, Sarah then moved into an advisory role that covered both PSHE education and Citizenship. She delivers courses for teachers, as well as sessions for children and young…
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