The human body is a group of parts that make up a human being.

To identify something is to be able to name it correctly.

A word by which a person or thing is known.

A label is a sign that gives us information about the thing it is with.

Working scientifically: Gathering and recording data - Body parts on the outside

British English CC

Body parts on the outside

Science

Humans are animals

Body parts on the inside

Body parts for our senses

More about sight, smell and sound

More about taste and touch

In this Human body parts unit, pupils learn to draw and label basic parts of the human body. In the Human skeleton and muscles unit, they build on this knowledge to learn that humans have skeletons and muscles for support, protection and movement

Pupils will draw upon prior learning about the human body in EYFS and their own everyday experiences of using their senses. In this Human body parts unit, pupils will build on this knowledge to identify and name a greater range of basic body parts, including those associated with their senses

This unit focuses on identifying, naming, and labelling the basic parts of the human body, linking each part to its associated sense. It emphasises closely observing using simple equipment, classifying findings, gathering and recording data, and using observations to suggest answers to questions.

Human body parts

Subjects which particular individuals may be sensitive to, eg, adoption, migration, bereavement or death, divorce, poverty, deprivation.

Depiction or discussion of sensitive content

The human body is made up of lots of different body parts.

The human body has two body parts which are a head and a body.

Which skill do scientists use when they record human body parts?

Which three things do animals need to stay alive?

Which of these is the name of an animal group?

Body parts on the outside

Lesson outcome

Content guidance