something we use to clean our body and kill germs

when germs get inside your body and make you feel sick

how heavy something is, we can measure it using scales or feel it when we lift things

a sticky film of bacteria that forms on teeth and can cause cavities

Keeping our bodies clean and healthy

RSHE (PSHE)

Preventing the spread of disease

Sunburn, stings, allergies and anaphylaxis

This unit covers keeping the body clean through good hygiene, understanding how diseases spread and prevention strategies, staying safe during summer including sun safety and learning how to respond to stings, allergies and anaphylaxis.

Staying safe and healthy: How do I avoid getting ill?

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

Depiction or discussion of sensitive content

Physical illness or injury, medical procedures, blood.

Match the words with the correct definition.

Tiny living things that can make us ill are called ...

Some diseases are spread by germs on our hands.

If my body changes or I quickly lose weight, I should tell an adult I trust.

Being very thin is a sign that we are healthy.

by brushing our teeth twice a day for two minutes

by brushing our teeth for 30 seconds every day

Cuts and grazes need to be cleaned and sometimes a {{}} should be used.

The sticky film of bacteria that forms on teeth and can cause cavities is called ...

a place where we can safely cross the road

a dangerous situation which needs immediate help

Match the words with their correct definition.

When is it especially important to wash our hands with soap and warm water?

Which would be safer to wear near the road at night?

It is easy to {{}} in water, especially if the water is cold or moving.

Why should we never step onto a railway track?

A place to cross the road with traffic lights is called a {{}} crossing.

Keeping our bodies clean and healthy

Lesson outcome

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