Learning objectives
Knowledge
- To explain how to care for our teeth.
Working scientifically
- To evaluate a method by considering its limitations.
Success criteria
Knowledge
- I can recall factors that damage teeth.
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National curriculum
Science
Working scientifically
Pupils should
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Cross-curricular links
English
Spoken language
Pupils should
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Before the lesson
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Lesson plan
Recap and recall
Display the Presentation: True or false? and ask the children to decide with a partner if each statement is true or false. Encourage them to discuss how to turn an identified false statement into a true one.
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Adaptive teaching
Pupils needing extra support
Should use the Activity: Investigating toothbrushes: support version; could have the Pupil video: Investigating toothbrush effectiveness playing on a loop during the experiment to remind them of the method.
Pupils working at greater depth
Should consider both strengths and weaknesses when evaluating the method; could justify their prediction with scientific ideas; should be encouraged to suggest improvements when limitations to the method are addressed; could choose an extension activity relating to teeth from the Resource: Stretch and challenge: Digestion and food.
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Assessing progress and understanding
Pupils with secure understanding indicated by: knowing that good dental care involves limiting
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Knowledge outcomes
- I can recall that food and drink can damage teeth.
- I can describe that teeth need to be cleaned using a toothbrush and toothpaste and that softer toothbrushes are less damaging.
- I can describe some steps involved in real scientific testing (such as sharing results and peer-reviewing).
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Vocabulary definitions
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cavity
A decayed or permanently damaged part of the tooth.
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conclusion
A summary of what happened, using evidence and scientific knowledge.
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In this unit
Assessment - Science Y3/4 (A): Digestion and food
Y3/4 (A): Lesson 1: The human digestive system
Y3/4 (A): Lesson 2: Human teeth
Y3/4 (A): Lesson 3: Investigating dental hygiene
Y3/4 (A): Lesson 4: Teeth of carnivores, herbivores and omnivores
Y3/4 (A): Lesson 5: Producers, predators and prey in food chains
Y3/4 (A): Lesson 6: Poo clues
Maintained by: Kapow Primary team
Last update: 6th February, 2025
