Learning Objectives

By the end of this lesson pupils should:

• Identify the main parts of the human body

 

Resources

• Powerpoint: 'parts of the human body'

• Human body diagram sheet

• Body Parts game

 

Vocabulary

elbow, shoulder, neck, knee, head, hip

 

Starter activity 

1. Class Activity:

Play 'head, shoulders, knees and toes'

 

Main activities 

1. Class Activity:

Watch Powerpoint: 'parts of the human body'

 

2. Group Activity:

Copy or stick names of body parts on human body diagram sheet.

 

3. Class Activity:

Play the Body Parts game.

 

4. Class Activity:

Draw round pupil (or teacher!) and label body parts for display.

 

5. Class Activity:

Play 'Simon Says'.

 

Plenary activity 

Q: Which is the most important part of the body?

Assessment

Use multiple choice consolidation questions.

 

 

 

Downloadable lesson plan and resources