My body is important
Lesson details
Learning outcome
I can explain why my body is important and how to look after it.
Key learning points
- Physical activity helps keep the body strong and healthy.
- Healthy eating provides the nutrients needed for growth and energy.
- Rest and sleep are important for recovery and overall wellbeing.
- Personal hygiene helps prevent illness and keeps the body clean.
- Drinking water is essential to stay hydrated and healthy.
Keywords
Physical activity - moving our bodies, for example, by playing games, dancing or swimming
Healthy eating - eating a range of foods in the right amounts to help your body stay strong and feel good
Rest - to relax or sleep to allow your body and mind to take a break and have more energy
Hygiene - keeping ourselves clean and healthy
Hydrated - when you drink enough water so your body feels good and works properly
Common misconception
Healthy eating restricts treats.
A balanced diet can include occasional treats in moderation alongside nutritious foods.
Teacher tip
Encourage pupils to drink water throughout the day and refer back to this lesson.
Licence
Lesson video
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Prior knowledge starter quiz
5 Questions
Q1.Match the words to the correct definition.
a natural state of rest for the body and mind
how well your body and mind feel
the time when we go to bed to sleep
Q2.Why is sleep important?
Q3.If we do not get enough sleep, we might feel tired and the next day.
Q4.What could we do before bedtime to help us fall asleep?
Q5.Which word means doing things regularly at a particular time of the day?
Assessment exit quiz
6 Questions
Q1.Match the words to the correct definition.
when you drink enough water so your body feels good and works properly
keeping ourselves clean and healthy
to relax or sleep to allow your body and mind to take a break
Q2.How can we look after our bodies?
Q3.Healthy eating does mean never eating sweets or chocolates.
Q4.Which of the following are types of physical activities?
Q5.How can we make sure that we have good hygiene?
Q6.When is it particularly important to stay hydrated?
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