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KS1&2 Skin Care Unit (Planet Dermis)

Introduction

Mission to Planet Dermis provides support for several aspects of the KS1/2 science and PSHE syllabi. The intention is to provide online stimulus and learning for use in:

Classroom lessons - especially where interactive whiteboards are available
Project work – in the class or at home
Home based investigations – especially where pupils can involve family or friends in simple science investigations

A number of worksheets are available for teachers to print out and use during a classroom session, especially in the ‘break’ between learning about the skin and discovering how to keep it healthy.

The content and structure of the unit has been designed to complement the National Curriculum for England and Wales and the DfES scheme of work.

It’s a very flexible approach yet offers teachers a clearly defined and easy to use lesson for busy teachers.

Curriculum references

National Curriculum

KS1 SCIENCE Sc2: Life processes and living things

2.a) To identify/compare the principle external body parts of humans/other animals

2.b) About the role played by medicinal drugs

KS1 SCIENCE Breadth of study

1. During the key stage, pupils should be taught the Knowledge, skills and understanding through:

c) using a range of sources of information and data, including ICT-based sources

Communication

2. During the key stage, pupils should be taught to:

a) use simple scientific language to communicate ideas and to name and describe living things, materials, phenomena and processes

KS2 SCIENCE Sc2: Life processes and living things

2.2f) About the principle stages of the life cycle of humans

2.5a) About the kinds of protection required by living things and the environment

KS2 SCIENCE Breadth of study

1. During the key stage, pupils should be taught the Knowledge, skills and understanding through:

c) using a range of sources of information and data, including ICT-based sources.

KS1&2 PSHE Knowledge, skills and understanding
Developing a healthy, safer lifestyle

3a) how to make simple choices

3b) to maintain own hygiene

3d) about the process of growing from young to old, and the way people's needs alter

3e) the names of the main body parts

This section covers several aspects of KS1 and 2 Science and Personal, Social and Health Education syllabuses. The intention is to provide online content and activities for pupils, along with additional teacher support in the form of suggestions and ideas for classroom work and downloadable activity sheets.

Classroom Applications

Mission to Planet Dermis

Simple outline colour-in drawing of a cross section through Planet Dermis with the Cool Gang pointing holding up blank labels for children to complete. The labels are all in a heap in the corner.