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Science Y6 – Marvellous Me - overview

MARVELLOUS ME

This project is intended for Years Y5 and Y6 (age 9-11 years)

Truth to Teach (Source)

Genesis 1:26 & Psalm 139 Our bodies are fearfully and wonderfully made to reflect the wisdom of a Creator God.

1 Corinthians 6:19 ‘Do you not know that your body is a temple of the Holy Spirit, who is in you, whom you
have received from God? You are not your own; you were bought at a price. Therefore
honour God with your body.’

1 Corinthians 12:12-30 Our human bodies are a picture of Christ and his church.

1 Corinthians 12:13 ‘For we are all baptised by one Spirit into one body – whether Jews or Greeks, slave or
free – and we were all given the one Spirit to drink.’

 To discuss the theories of Creation, Evolution and Intelligent Design

 To seek to impart knowledge, understanding, wonder, worship and wisdom.

 To employ a wide range of methods, including drawings, tables, diagrams and ICT to convey information in an
appropriate and methodical way.

 To conduct research individually and in groups to present to the class.

 The heart’s role as a pump to circulate blood around lungs and the whole body though vessels.

 To see the effect on the pulse rate of exercise and rest.

 Humans have skeletons to support/protect the body and assist movement.

 The function of skin and muscles.

 The purpose of the nervous system.

 The importance of exercise to good health.

 The digestive system and the importance of a healthy diet for activity and growth.

 The effects of tobacco, alcohol and other drugs on the human body.

 The five senses

Way to Work (Means)

1. Two one-hour lessons per week, for a term.

Weekly Lessons
The order of these can be changed as visits and visitors are booked into the programme.

Week 1 Lesson 1 Marvellous Me
Lesson 2 The Body’s Building Blocks

Week 2 Lesson 3 Dry and Protected

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