Body parts on the inside
Lesson details
Learning outcome
I can name different parts on the inside 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.
- There are body parts on the inside of your body as well as on the outside.
- Body parts on the inside can include the heart, the lungs, the stomach and the brain.
- 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.
Draw - When you draw, you make a picture.
Label - A label is a sign that gives us information about the thing it is with.
Name - A word by which a person or thing is known.
Identify - To identify something is to be able to name it correctly.
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 a variety of apps that allow pupils to "look inside" the human body and see the different body parts. See video to demonstrate specific aspects of working scientifically linked to the content of this lesson.
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.True or false? The human body is made up of lots of different parts called organs
Q2.Which of these is a human body part?
Q3.Which of these is a human body part?
Q4.What job do the ears do?
Q5.Which body part helps humans walk?
Q6.Izzy wants to record different body parts. How could she do this?
Assessment exit quiz
6 Questions
Q1.The human body is made up of lots of different parts. Which of these is a body part?
Q2.Which of these is true?
Q3.Which of these is a body part that is inside a human's body?
Q4.How can scientists record different body parts?
Q5.Which body part helps humans to think?
Q6.What is the job of a human's lungs?
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