Amazing bodies
Lesson details
Learning outcome
I can explain why bodies are so important.
Key learning points
- Our bodies help us to do amazing things.
- Our bodies are strong and sensitive.
- We should look after our bodies.
- Our bodies do not always feel good.
Keywords
Sensitive - in this context, something or someone that is quick to notice change
Poorly - feeling sick or unwell
Common misconception
Our bodies cannot be strong and sensitive.
Our bodies can be both strong and sensitive. Even though we are strong, our senses can still pick up the slightest change in the world around us.
Teacher tip
You could link this lesson to those about physical health. You could talk about other ways that we can keep ourselves physically healthy, such as eating a balanced diet, exercising and getting lots of sleep.
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Lesson video
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Prior knowledge starter quiz
6 Questions
Q1.Match the following words to the correct definitions.
how well your body and mind feel
to relax or sleep to allow your body and mind to take a break
someone we know offline who makes us feel safe and can help us
Q2.Our skeleton is made up of ...
Q3.If we are feeling cold, we might:
Q4.Making choices helps us to look after our body and mind.
Q5.Which of the following are examples of exercise?
Q6.Which of these statements are correct?
Assessment exit quiz
6 Questions
Q1.Match the following words to the correct definitions.
in this context, something or someone that is quick to notice change
feeling sick or unwell
tiny living things that can make us ill
Q2.Which of the statements are correct?
Q3.Match the vital organ to its correct job.
pumps blood and nutrients around our body
help us breathe oxygen into our body
controls everything our body does
helps in digestion and ‘cleans’ our blood
remove extra water and waste
Q4.Which of the following statements are correct?
Q5.It's to get poorly sometimes.
Q6.If our bodies feel bad, it's important to tell:
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