Dussindale Primary School Knowledge Organiser Year 3 Spring

Dussindale Primary School Knowledge Organiser Year 3 Spring 1: Teeth and Digestion Key Vocabulary enamel root Human Teeth and Their Functions canine tears and rips incisor Bite & cuts molar grind premolar holds and crushes Teeth are an important part of the digestive system and every tooth has a special job to do to make food easier to swallow. Hard outer layer of the tooth Anchors the tooth into the gum calcium A chemical that helps you keep your teeth strong saliva Chemical in the mouth that helps to soften the food before being swallowed mouth The first part of the digestive system – where food enters oesophagus Long tube which moves food from the mouth to the stomach digest Break down food so that it can be used by the body stomach The organ in the body where food is broken down with stomach acid small intestine Where nutrients are absorbed into the body large intestine Where water is absorbed from remaining waste food. Stools are formed here. stools/ faeces The scientific name for poo It is extremely important to look after your teeth through brushing and visiting a dentist. At home talk about what damages your teeth and how and why we need to look after them. Y 3 Home Learning Grid Link: Write a set of instructions for ‘How to brush your teeth’ https: //www. youtube. com/watch? v=Bap. R 9 J 86 ZZw Video from Health Education England Find and read Pam Ayre’s poem - I Wish I’d Looked After Me Teeth