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

Enamel is the hard shiny outer layer covering the surface of a tooth.

Plaque is a sticky substance which forms a coating on teeth and gums.

When teeth decay, they gradually break down and rot away.

Fluoride toothpaste is very effective in preventing tooth decay.

Looking after our teeth: plan and do  (non-statutory)

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

Use of equipment that may require supervision for safety, e.g. scissors in KS1, needles, paint, knives, cooking.

Humans have two sets of teeth in their life time. What is the first set of teeth called? 

The sticky pale yellow material that can build up on teeth is called ...

Which of these things should you do to keep your teeth healthy? 

A build up of plaque can lead to tooth ...

Which of these drinks would cause the most tooth decay? 

Which of these drinks causes the most damage to teeth?

Which of these drinks tastes the nicest? 

Which of these questions could a scientist ask if they were investigating tooth decay? 

Which of these people help to keep your teeth healthy? 

Humans have {{}} sets of teeth in their lifetime. 

a guess about what they think will happen

Scientists make predictions before they carry out an investigation. What is a prediction? 

Teeth are part of which system in our bodies? 

Content guidance

Risk assessment required - equipment

Exploration of objects

Adult supervision required

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

Looking after our teeth: plan and do (non-statutory)

Lesson outcome

Content guidance

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