Science lesson PowerPoint – Keeping our teeth healthy

Developed with teachers and dental experts, these PowerPoint presentations use a simple science experiment to introduce the idea of how sugary drinks can affect teeth.

Curriculum

Supports the science and PSHE curricula.

Science

Working scientifically:

• observing closely, using simple equipment
• performing simple tests
• using observations and ideas to suggest answers to questions
• gathering and recording data to help answer questions 

PSHE

Pupils should have the opportunity to learn:

• H1 – what constitutes, and how to maintain, a healthy lifestyle, including the benefits of healthy eating and dental health
• H3 – to recognise opportunities and develop the skills to make their own choices about food, and understand what might influence their choices and the benefits of eating a balanced diet

Learning objectives

After completing these lessons, students should be able to:

KS1

• understand how sugary drinks can affect teeth
• name ways to keep teeth healthy
• understand that eating or drinking too much sugar causes tooth decay

KS2

• design an experiment to show how sugary drinks can affect teeth
• describe ways to keep their teeth healthy
• understand that eating or drinking too much sugar causes tooth decay