The Human Body
Year 1
Unit Overview
This project teaches children that humans are a type of animal, known as a mammal. They name body parts and recognise common structures between humans and other animals. They learn about the senses, the body parts associated with each sense and their role in keeping us safe.
❇ MEMORABLE MOMENT
Children will complete a variety of tasks whilst wearing a blindford, such as:
stack rings from smallest to largest
complete a simple toddler jigsaw
count how many objects on a tray
️✏️ WRITING OPPORTUNITIES
We will write down how we will keep our tests fair and also record our results.
🌳 LEARNING OUTSIDE THE CLASSROOM
Not applicable for this unit of work
Unit Sequence: Learning Intentions
What are the different parts of the human body called? To identify, draw, name and label the basic parts of the human body
Which body parts can be labelled? To identify, draw, name and label the basic parts of the human body
Why are our eyes important? To say which part of the body is associated with each sense.
Why are our ears important? To say which part of the body is associated with each sense.
Why is our tongue important? To say which part of the body is associated with each sense.
Why is our nose important? To say which part of the body is associated with each sense.
Scientific Enquiry: Investigations
Do the oldest children have the biggest feet? To use observations and ideas to suggest answers to questions.
🏁 BIG FINISH
Investigate what happens when you place hands in different water temperatures.
📖 FOCUS TEXT(S)
Non-Fiction books about the human body