Lesson Planning
Teaching
- To make close observations of the process of biting and chewing to investigate the role of different types of teeth.
- To name the 4 different types of teeth and explain their function within the mouth.
Activities
- Eat a slice of apple and observe the function of different teeth in biting and chewing (Yrs 3&4)
- Either write an explanation of the structure and function of the 4 types of teeth (Yr4) or create a model of their lower teeth, drawing each type and matching the name with a description (Yr3)
- Play an active game to embed knowledge of the shape/function of the 4 types of teeth (Yrs 3&4)
Investigation
What can we tell about an animal from looking at its teeth? Look at our teeth and those of different creatures. What types of teeth are there and what do they do? Relate differences to diet. (observing) Make a plasticine model of their lower set of teeth
Year 3- Match labels and annotations
Year 4 – Match labels write own annotations
Vocabulary
Jaw, incisors, molars, premolars, canines, tear, grind, chew, gums, enamel, acid, bacteria, tooth decay