Body parts on the outside
Lesson details
Learning outcome
I can name different parts on the outside of the human body and talk about what jobs they do.
Key learning points
- The human body is made up of lots of different parts.
- Different body parts do different jobs.
- Body parts can be recorded using drawing and labelling skills.
Keywords
Human body - The human body is a group of parts that make up a human being.
Identify - To identify something is to be able to name it correctly.
Name - A word by which a person or thing is known.
Draw - When you draw, you make a picture.
Label - A label is a sign that gives us information about the thing it is with.
Common misconception
The human body is a single entity rather than being made of different parts that work together.
Examples of different parts of the body and the jobs that they do.
Teacher tip
There are lots of songs you can use to teach about different body parts such as "One finger, one thumb", "Head, shoulders, knees and toes" and "If you're happy and you know it". See video to demonstrate specific aspects of working scientifically linked to the content of this lesson.
Equipment
Large pieces of paper, pencils or pens.
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.Which of these is an animal?
Q2.Which three things do animals need to stay alive?
Q3.Which of these is the name of an animal group?
Q4.Which of these are features of fish?
Q5.Which group of animals is a duck from?
Q6.Which animal group do humans belong to?
Assessment exit quiz
6 Questions
Q1.Which of these statements is true?
Q2.Which of these is a human body part?
Q3.Which of these is a human body part?
Q4.Which body part helps humans to draw?
Q5.What job do the eyes do?
Q6.Which skill do scientists use when they record human body parts?
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