What would humans & animals be like without bones? Understanding the world – World 40 – 60months - Looks closely at similarities, differences, patterns and change. ELG - Children know about similarities and differences in relation to places, objects, materials and living things. Health & self-care 40 – 60 months •Eats a healthy range of foodstuffs and understands need for variety in food. • Shows some understanding that good practices with regard to exercise, eating, sleeping and hygiene can contribute to good health. • Shows understanding of the need for safety when tackling new challenges, and considers and manages some risks. • Shows understanding of how to transport and store equipment safely. • Practices some appropriate safety measures without direct supervision. ELG – know the importance for good health of physical exercise, and a healthy diet, and talk about ways to keep healthy and safe. Technology ELG - Children recognise that a range of technology is used in places such as homes and schools. Opening What would we be like if we didn’t have a skeleton? Investigations How do we look after our bodies? How can we keep our skeleton really healthy?
Science Look at x-rays of skeletons and bones to compare. Taste and describe foods which are ‘calciummy’.
English Read ‘Funny bones’ by Janet & Allan Ahlberg Learn new vocabulary linked with this topic.
What foods are good for our bones? What animals have skeletons and what are they like? What happens when bones are broken? Reflection What does your skeleton do and how are you looking after it now?
Physical Experience exercise which improves bone development and strength. Learn how to keep ourselves safe so that we don’t break our bones. Learn what foods keep our bones healthy. Art Make collage of skeletons.