Learning objectives

Knowledge

  • 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

Knowledge

  • I can recall

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National curriculum

Science

Animals, including humans

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Before the lesson

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Lesson plan

Recap and recall

Display the Presentation: Pairs and ask the children to work with a partner to pair words together. (Words can be used in multiple pairs.)

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Adaptive teaching

Pupils needing extra support

Could refer to slide 1 of the Presentation: Human teeth or the Knowledge organiser when creating their models; should use the Activity: Labelling teeth: support version; could use the Knowledge organiser when completing the Activity: Labelling teeth.

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; could choose an extension activity relating to human teeth from the Resource: Stretch and challenge: Digestion and food.

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Assessing progress and understanding

Pupils with secure understanding indicated by: identifying and

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Knowledge outcomes

  • I can recall that humans have four different types of teeth: incisors, canines, premolars and molars.
  • I can describe incisors as being used for biting or cutting food.
  • I can describe canines as being used for tearing food.
  • I can describe premolars and molars as being used for grinding and crushing food.

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Vocabulary definitions

  • canine

    A pointed tooth, useful for tearing.

  • chew

    To break up food using the teeth.

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