This half-term, in our science lessons, we’re studying biology. We’ll be learning all about animals (including humans) with a specific focus on teeth and eating.
Help at home by regularly asking your child what they’ve learnt in their science lessons recently. When discussing their learning, encourage your child to use the correct scientific vocabulary. The below table shows you what words we’ll be using alongside the definition we’ll be using in class.
| canine | A pointy tooth used for gripping food. |
| incisor | A flat, sharp-edged tooth in the front of the mouth that’s used for cutting and tearing food. |
| molar | A tooth used for grinding food at the back of the mouth. |
| enamel | The hard covering of the tooth. |
| digestion | The process of breaking down food. |
| energy | Used to help us move, grow and repair our body. |
| stomach | A bag of muscle used in the first part of digestion. |
| oesophagus | The scientific name for the food pipe. |