A plant or animal is healthy if it is in a state of well-being and free from disease.

Exercise means using a lot of effort to move our bodies so that they stay fit and healthy.

Heart rate is the number of times a heart beats each minute.

The lung is an organ that some animals use to breathe. Mammals have two lungs.

A muscle is a part of our body that helps us to move.

The importance of exercise

Science

Washing hands

Brushing teeth

Different types of food

Different amounts of food

Food scientists

Staying healthy

In this Healthy me unit, pupils learnt the importance of eating the right amounts of different types of food. In the Healthy eating unit, they will build on this knowledge to learn that animals, including humans, need the right types and amounts of nutrition from what they eat

In the Human body parts unit, pupils learnt to identify, name, draw and label the basic parts of the human body. In this Healthy me unit, pupils will build on this knowledge to describe ways in which we can look after our bodies and explain why it is important to do so.

This unit covers the importance of exercise, balanced nutrition, and hygiene for humans. It involves performing simple tests, observing closely, and identifying and classifying information. Emphasis is on asking questions, using observations to suggest answers, and gathering and recording data.

Healthy me

Why do many humans choose to eat well and have good personal hygiene?

Which of these is a way to become and stay healthy?

Exercise is using effort to move your body.

A human's heart rate changes when they exercise. Does it get faster or slower?

Exercise is known to improve the strength of your ...

What is the name for the sticky substance that can cover your teeth and damage them?

Who can help you to keep your teeth healthy?

when someone is late to brush their teeth

The importance of exercise

Lesson outcome