Digestion of Food
Year 4 - Science - Autumn 1
Year 4 - Science - Autumn 1
Recognise that living things can be grouped in a variety of ways
Describe the simple functions of the basic parts of the digestive system in humans.
Identify the different types of teeth in humans and their simple functions.
construct and interpret a variety of food chains, identifying producers, predators and prey.
Asking relevant questions and using different types of scientific enquiries to answer them.
Setting up simple practical enquiries, comparative and fair tests
Making systematic and careful observations and, where appropriate, taking accurate measurements using standard units, using a range of equipment, including thermometers and data loggers
Gathering, recording, classifying and presenting data in a variety of ways to help in answering questions.
Recording findings using simple scientific language, drawings, labelled diagrams, keys, bar charts, and tables.
Reporting on findings from enquiries, including oral and written explanations, displays or presentations of results and conclusions
Using results to draw simple conclusions, make predictions for new values, suggest improvements and raise further questions
Identifying differences, similarities or changes related to simple scientific ideas and processes.
Using straightforward scientific evidence to answer questions or to support their findings.
canine
conclusion
control variable
digest
digestive system
ethics
faeces
fair test
incisor
large intestine
molar
mouth
oesophagus
premolar
In Year 3, pupils learned about the importance of nutrition and the function of the skeleton and muscles.
In Year 5, pupils will learn about the circulatory system, the development of humans through to old age and the effect of lifestyle choices on bodies.