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

Teeth are used to break down food before it is swallowed.

The tasks or jobs that an object has are its functions.

An omnivore is an animal that eats both plants and other animals.

To classify things is to sort them into groups.

Different teeth for different food

Science

In this The human digestive system unit, pupils learn to describe the simple functions of the basic parts of the digestive system in humans. In the Human circulatory system and keeping healthy unit, they will build on this knowledge to identify and name the main parts of the human circulatory system

In the Human body parts units, pupils learnt to identify and name the basic parts of the human body. In this The human digestive system unit, pupils will build on this knowledge to identify different types of teeth and the basic parts of the digestive system in humans

Introduction to the human digestive system

Physical activity and equipment requiring safe use

 flat, smooth and almost rectangular teeth

Match the name of the teeth to its shape. 

Different types of teeth are shaped differently for different jobs or ...

Humans have different types of teeth for eating food from animals and plants. Animals that eat both meat and plants are called ...

True or false? Different types of teeth can be used to eat the same food.

Food can be sorted into groups according to which teeth are used during eating. Another word for this is to...

Which of these do your teeth help you to do? 

Which of these people help you to look after your teeth? 

What do dentists use to be able to see your teeth more closely in your mouth? 

How many sets of teeth will you grow in your life? 

What are your first set of teeth called that you have when you are a young child? 

Content guidance

Risk assessment required - equipment

Adult supervision required

This lesson will be removed by end of Summer Term 2025.

Different teeth for different food

Lesson outcome

Content guidance

This lesson will be removed by end of Summer Term 2025.