Animals including Humans Vocab - Assessment

The vocabulary assessment for the topic 'Animals including Humans' is designed to evaluate a student's understanding of key terms related to human biology and nutrition. The assessment is divided into three columns where students can mark their level of familiarity with each word. The first column is for words the student does not recognise, the second for words they understand, and the third for words they can confidently use in a sentence. This self-assessment tool covers a broad range of vocabulary, from basic nutritional components such as 'nutrition', 'nutrients', 'carbohydrates', 'sugar', 'protein', 'vitamin', 'vitamins', 'minerals', 'fibre', and 'fat', to terms related to the human body's structure and function like 'water', 'skeleton', 'bones', 'muscles', 'support', 'protect', 'move', 'skull', 'ribs', 'spine', 'muscles', and 'joints'.

The purpose of this assessment is to help students identify which terms they are already comfortable with and which require further study. For instance, a student may indicate they know what 'protein' is and can use it in a sentence such as "Protein is essential for the growth and repair of our body tissues." Similarly, they might recognise the word 'skeleton' and use it contextually: "The skeleton provides support and shape to our body." This exercise not only aids in vocabulary building but also encourages students to apply their knowledge in a practical context, reinforcing their understanding of how these terms are used in relation to human anatomy and health.