Learning objectives
Knowledge
- To explain how food is an essential energy source for animals.
Working scientifically
- To gather and compare data to answer questions.
Success criteria
Knowledge
- I can recall that animals, including humans,
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National curriculum
Science
Animals, including humans
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Cross-curricular links
Mathematics
Number – number
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Before the lesson
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Lesson plan
Recap and recall
This lesson and unit build on knowledge and concepts introduced in the units Science, Year 2, Life cycles and health and Science, Year 2, Habitats big and small. Ask the children:
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Extended-mode explainer videos
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Adaptive teaching
Pupils needing extra support
Could provide an initial piece of food packaging with the kcal value emphasised (with a marker pen) to help identify where to look for nutritional values on further examples; should use the Activity: Energy in the park as a writing frame to complete the Wrapping up activity.
Pupils working at greater depth
Could use a calculator to find the total energy supplied by the food packaging on their table to compare this to recommended daily values; could conclude whether the total energy from the food packaging is more or less than the recommended daily value for a child their age and make a judgement whether it is suitable; should consider what factors may affect the energy usage of living things in the scene shown in the Presentation: Energy in the park, such as activity levels or outdoor temperature; could choose an extension activity relating to food and energy from the Resource: Stretch and challenge: Movement and nutrition.
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Assessing progress and understanding
Pupils with secure understanding indicated by: recalling that animals, including humans, need to
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Knowledge outcomes
- I can recall that animals, including humans, need to eat food to get nutrients and energy.
- I can describe ways the body uses energy, such as for the heart to beat, movement, breathing, growth and staying warm.
- I can describe ways that the energy needs of individuals can vary, such as children generally needing less energy than adults.
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Vocabulary definitions
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diet
The type and amount of food and drink that a living thing usually consumes.
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energy
Used by living things to grow, survive and stay healthy.
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