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My body is important

I can explain why my body is important and how to look after it.

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My body is important

I can explain why my body is important and how to look after it.

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Key learning points

  1. Physical activity helps keep the body strong and healthy.
  2. Healthy eating provides the nutrients needed for growth and energy.
  3. Rest and sleep are important for recovery and overall wellbeing.
  4. Personal hygiene helps prevent illness and keeps the body clean.
  5. Drinking water is essential to stay hydrated and healthy.

Keywords

  • Physical activity - moving our bodies, for example, by playing games, dancing or swimming

  • Healthy eating - eating a range of foods in the right amounts to help your body stay strong and feel good

  • Rest - to relax or sleep to allow your body and mind to take a break and have more energy

  • Hygiene - keeping ourselves clean and healthy

  • Hydrated - when you drink enough water so your body feels good and works properly

Common misconception

Healthy eating restricts treats.

A balanced diet can include occasional treats in moderation alongside nutritious foods.

Encourage pupils to drink water throughout the day and refer back to this lesson.
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5 Questions

Q1.
Match the words to the correct definition.
Correct Answer:sleep,a natural state of rest for the body and mind
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a natural state of rest for the body and mind

Correct Answer:health,how well your body and mind feel
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how well your body and mind feel

Correct Answer:bedtime,the time when we go to bed to sleep
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the time when we go to bed to sleep

Q2.
Why is sleep important?
Correct answer: our bodies can rest and get ready for the next day
Correct answer: our bodies can repair and grow
sleep makes our nails grow quickly
sleep makes us feel clean
Q3.
If we do not get enough sleep, we might feel tired and grumpy the next day. True or false?
Correct Answer: True, Yes, T, Correct
Q4.
What could we do before bedtime to help us fall asleep?
Correct answer: listen to calming music
go running
watch hours of online videos
Correct answer: read a story
Q5.
Which word means doing things regularly at a particular time of the day?
Correct Answer: routine, a routine

6 Questions

Q1.
Match the words to the correct definition.
Correct Answer:hydrated,when you drink enough water so your body feels good and works properly
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when you drink enough water so your body feels good and works properly

Correct Answer:hygiene,keeping ourselves clean and healthy
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keeping ourselves clean and healthy

Correct Answer:rest,to relax or sleep to allow your body and mind to take a break
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to relax or sleep to allow your body and mind to take a break

Q2.
How can we look after our bodies?
Correct answer: stay hydrated
eat sweets all day
Correct answer: get enough sleep and rest
sleep all day long
Q3.
Healthy eating means never eating sweets or chocolates. True or false?
Correct Answer: False, F, No, Not true, Incorrect
Q4.
Which of the following are types of physical activities?
Correct answer: swimming
Correct answer: playing outside
watching a film
sleeping
Q5.
How can we make sure that we have good hygiene?
Correct answer: brush our teeth twice a day
never brush our teeth
never have a bath
Correct answer: wash our hands before eating
Q6.
When is it particularly important to stay hydrated?
Correct answer: after physical exercise
before going to bed
on a cold day
Correct answer: on a hot day