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 the four types of
This content is for subscribers only. Join for access today.
National curriculum
Science
Animals, including humans
Pupils
This content is for subscribers only. Join for access today.
Cross-curricular links
RSE
Health and prevention
Pupils
This content is for subscribers only. Join for access today.
Before the lesson
This content is for subscribers only. Join for access today.
Lesson plan
Recap and recall
Display the Presentation: Pairs and ask the children to work with a partner to pair words together. Explain that words can be used in multiple pairs.
This content is for subscribers only. Join for access today.
Extended-mode explainer videos
How to extend your display to view the lesson page and preseantion mode simultaneously. Choose your operating system below to watch the video
If you need further support with extending your display,
please contact [email protected].
Extended-mode explainer video: For Mac
Extended-mode explainer video: For Windows
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.
This content is for subscribers only. Join for access today.
Assessing progress and understanding
Pupils with secure understanding indicated by: identifying and describing the functions of
This content is for subscribers only. Join for access today.
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.
This content is for subscribers only. Join for access today.
Vocabulary definitions
-
canine
A pointed tooth, useful for tearing.
-
chew
To break up food using the teeth.
This content is for subscribers only. Join for access today.
In this unit
Y3/4 (A): Lesson 1: The human digestive system
Y3/4 (A): Lesson 2: Human teeth
Maintained by: Kapow Primary team
Last update: 5th February, 2025
