Brushing teeth
Lesson details
Learning outcome
I can describe why it is important for humans to look after their teeth.
Key learning points
- Personal hygiene is the way we care for our bodies including brushing our teeth.
- Plaque is a sticky substance made up mostly of the germs that cause tooth decay.
- Avoiding sugary food and visiting the dentist regularly helps to keep teeth healthy.
- To have healthy teeth and gums, we should brush our teeth twice a day.
Keywords
Hygiene - Hygiene means keeping yourself and where you live clean.
Teeth - Teeth are used to break down food before it is swallowed.
Plaque - Plaque is a sticky substance that forms a coating on your teeth and gums.
Gums - The gums are the part of the mouth in which our teeth are fixed.
Decay - Living things decay when they die, meaning they gradually break down and rot away.
Common misconception
The idea of health only relates to physical health, in particular ‘fitness’.
Explanation that there are different ways of staying healthy and the importance of teeth brushing.
Teacher tip
Using disclosing tablets is a great way for pupils to see whether they have any plaque on their teeth and which areas they need to brush more frequently.
Equipment
Plates, shoe polish, brushes, mirrors and pupils's own toothbrushes and toothpaste from home.
Content guidance
Depiction or discussion of sensitive content
Supervision
Adult supervision recommended
Licence
Lesson video
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Prior knowledge starter quiz
6 Questions
Q1.How can humans live a healthy life?
Q2.Washing your hands or having a shower are both examples of ...
Q3.Which of these helps scientists to look at germs?
Q4.Germs are invisible. Why is this a bad thing for humans?
Q5.Scientists try to prevent germs from spreading. What does prevent mean?
Q6.Which of these statements is true?
Assessment exit quiz
6 Questions
Q1.Which of these helps you to have good personal hygiene?
Q2.How many times a day should we brush our teeth?
Q3.As well as brushing your teeth, how else can you keep your teeth healthy?
Q4.What is plaque?
Q5.Plaque is made up mostly of the germs that cause tooth .
Q6.To have healthy teeth and , we should brush our teeth twice a day.
To help you plan your 2 science lesson on: Brushing teeth, download all teaching resources for free and adapt to suit your pupils' needs...
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