Check it! - Body Parts - Year 1

In a Year 1 educational setting, children are introduced to the basic concepts of human anatomy and sensory perception. The curriculum focuses on identifying visible body parts and understanding the five senses that humans possess. The teaching approach emphasizes the importance of regular review sessions where children can reinforce their learning. Various engaging strategies are suggested to help students recall information, such as 'Brain dump!', 'Give me FIVE!', 'Add to my mind map', 'Expand and Elaborate!', and 'Retrieval Pyramids'. These activities are designed to make learning interactive and to help children solidify their knowledge about their bodies and senses.

The lesson encourages children to explore and articulate what they know about the senses through different 'CHECK IT!' exercises. These exercises prompt students to list the five senses and to share five facts about their bodies, enhancing their understanding of how they interact with the world around them. Additionally, children are invited to 'Expand and Elaborate' on the information they have learned. For example, they might discuss how some dogs have an exceptional sense of smell or delve deeper into the characteristics of human senses. These activities are not only informative but also aim to develop the children's cognitive abilities by engaging them in critical thinking and memory retrieval practices.