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

To observe is to look very closely and use other senses too.

Incisors are sharp, flat teeth found at the front of the mouth.

Canines are slightly pointed teeth at the sides of your mouth, they are used for tearing food.

Molars are teeth found at the back of the jaw with a rounded or flattened surface. They are used for grinding and chewing food.

Types of teeth

Science

The functions of teeth

Different teeth for different food

Carnivore, herbivore and omnivore teeth (non-statutory)

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

Looking after our teeth: review (non-statutory)

Comparing toothpaste (non-statutory)

The human digestive system

More about the journey of food

Presenting the human digestive system

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

This unit covers the basic functions of the human digestive system and identifies different types of teeth and their functions. It focuses on asking questions, gathering and presenting data, recording findings with diagrams and charts, and reporting results through written and oral presentations.

Introduction to the human digestive system

Physical activity and equipment requiring safe use

In which part of the body would you be able to observe teeth?

What piece of equipment would you use to observe your teeth?

What is the name of the bumpy teeth found at the back of the jaw?

What is the name of the flat teeth found at the front of the jaw?

What is the name of the pointed teeth found either side of your front teeth?

Which of these would a dentist or dental hygienist use to observe teeth?

Where in the human body would you find your teeth?

Which part of your mouth helps you to taste your food?

When scientists look closely, and use other senses too, they are ...

What is the part of the body that your teeth push through when they grow?

Types of teeth

Lesson outcome

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