Teeth
This science scheme of work for Key Stage Two gets the children to name, locate and explain the function of different types of teeth that are used in the initial digestion of food inside the human mouth. The class can make example models and label scientific diagrams to show how to look after and care for the teeth.
Name, locate and explain the function of different types of teeth that are used in the initial digestion of food inside the human mouth
Lesson One : What Tooth
Identify and compare some of the different types of teeth that can be found inside the human mouth and describe their matching functions in chewing food
Lesson Two : Dental Hygiene
Practise composing and presenting a set of instructions that can be used to promote good dental hygiene for someone to follow to care for and protect the teeth
Lesson Three : Teeth Friendly
Identify, describe and compare some of the different types of food and drinks that can cause tooth decay in the human mouth
Lesson Four : Milk and Adult Teeth
Explore and record some of the similarities and differences between the different types of teeth that are used in childhood and adulthood
Lesson Five : Carnivore and Herbivore
Identify, describe and compare the range of special teeth that are used for feeding by some different types of animals including carnivores and herbivores
Lesson Six : Tooth Decay
Identify, explain and record some of the different special methods that can be used by someone to prevent and repair tooth decay in the human mouth
Teeth Assessment
Assess abilities in naming, locating and explaining the function of different types of teeth that are used in the initial digestion food inside the human mouth
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Ancient History Finds
Explore and illustrate how to use apostrophes for possession to indicate some of the special artefacts that were owned and used in past civilizations
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Wind Turbine
Plan and write a magazine article about an environmental issue listing arguments in favour of or against the installation of a wind turbine
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Radio Commercials
Practise using persuasive language to write newspaper adverts and radio commercials to sell houses in the school’s neighbourhood
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Estate Agent
Investigate and record how to punctuate apostrophes for possession correctly in sentences that might be used by an estate agent when selling houses