Fats in food: review (non-statutory)
I can compare how much fat is in different types of food.
Fats in food: review (non-statutory)
I can compare how much fat is in different types of food.
These resources will be removed by end of Summer Term 2025.
Lesson details
Key learning points
- Fats in food, absorbed by paper, are easily visible and make it easy to identify which foods contain fats.
- The size of greasy stains from food on paper can be observed and/or measured and compared.
- Scientists often evaluate a completed investigation and suggest improvements.
- The results of a scientific investigation can be compared to secondary sources that already exist.
Keywords
Fat - Fat is a nutrient found in foods such as butter and cheese. Only small amounts are needed as part of a healthy diet.
Greasy - Something that is greasy is covered with or contains fats and oils.
Evaluate - To evaluate is to think about what you did and suggest any changes or improvements.
Common misconception
Pupils may think that foods containing fats are 'bad' for humans and we should not eat them.
Emphasise to pupils that humans need some fat as part of a balanced diet and it is a diet that is very high in fat that is not healthy for humans. The foods themselves are ok to eat as part of a balanced diet.
To help you plan your year 3 science lesson on: Fats in food: review (non-statutory), download all teaching resources for free and adapt to suit your pupils' needs...
To help you plan your year 3 science lesson on: Fats in food: review (non-statutory), download all teaching resources for free and adapt to suit your pupils' needs.
The starter quiz will activate and check your pupils' prior knowledge, with versions available both with and without answers in PDF format.
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Equipment
Crisps and squared paper from preceding lesson, nutrition labels for the crisps used in the investigation.
Content guidance
- Depiction or discussion of sensitive content
Supervision
Adult supervision recommended
Licence
Lesson video
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Starter quiz
6 Questions
Exit quiz
6 Questions
