Differences in our health
Lesson details
Learning outcome
I can explain the different ways that people can look after their health.
Key learning points
- Health looks different for everyone.
- Choices around health are personal and determined by various factors, such as cost and lifestyle.
- Diets can be diverse due to a variety of reasons, but people need to make sure that they get a range of nutrients.
- Exercise is anything that gets the body moving and the heart pumping; children should aim for 60 minutes a day.
- Doing things that we enjoy is important for looking after our mental health.
Keywords
Health - how well your body and mind feel
Exercise - moving our bodies to stay strong and healthy
Lifestyle - the way that someone lives
Nutrients - substances found in food that help our body to live and grow
Common misconception
Our health is just about taking enough exercise.
Exercise is important for health, but it’s not the only thing that matters. Eating a balanced diet, getting enough sleep, drinking water and other factors are also important.
Teacher tip
You may wish to speak to your RSHE lead before delivering this lesson.
Content guidance
Depiction or discussion of sensitive content
Depiction or discussion of sensitive content
Supervision
Adult supervision recommended
Licence
Lesson video
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Prior knowledge starter quiz
6 Questions
Q1.Match the words with the correct definition.
good for us, our minds and bodies
moving our bodies to stay strong and healthy
keeping ourselves clean and healthy
Q2.What does the word 'diet' mean?
Q3.How much sleep should children aim to get every night?
Q4.Match the habit with whether it's a healthy or a less healthy choice.
less healthy choice
healthy choice
healthy choice
less healthy choice
Q5.We should aim to do 60 minutes of every day.
Q6.Which food group is missing? Fruits and vegetables, foods, protein, dairy and sugary foods.
Assessment exit quiz
6 Questions
Q1.Match the words to the correct definition.
how well your body and mind feel
substances found in food that help our body to live and grow
the way that someone lives
Q2. is moving our bodies to stay strong and healthy.
Q3.Which statements are true?
Q4.Exercise is anything that gets the body moving and the pumping.
Q5.How can we look after our mental health?
Q6.Match the nutrient with a food it can be found in.
bread, pasta, rice
oats, pulses, vegetables
meat, tofu, nuts
citrus fruits, berries, leafy vegetables
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