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The document explores the anatomy and functions of different types of teeth, including incisors, canines, premolars, and molars. It poses various thinking tasks and questions about teeth, such as the number of teeth in children versus adults, and the differences between herbivores and carnivores. Additionally, it encourages personal reflection on teeth and their functions in relation to diet.

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29 views14 pages

Science Revision

The document explores the anatomy and functions of different types of teeth, including incisors, canines, premolars, and molars. It poses various thinking tasks and questions about teeth, such as the number of teeth in children versus adults, and the differences between herbivores and carnivores. Additionally, it encourages personal reflection on teeth and their functions in relation to diet.

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Are all teeth the same?

Science - Human Anatomy

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Miss Hummel
What do you know about teeth already? Complete the
spider diagram with anything you know!

Teeth
Thinking Task:

Most children will have a full set of 20 milk teeth by what


age?
Thinking Task:

When did your teeth fall out? Have all of them fallen out?
Thinking Task:

How many more teeth will most adults have than children
and teenagers?
Thinking Task:

Which animal has more teeth than any other animal?


Thinking Task:

Sharks can have up to how many teeth in a lifetime?


Write down:

Your favourite fact about teeth!

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Can you match the teeth to their function?

Used for biting and cutting food.


Molar

Used for grinding food.


Premolar

Incisor Used for tearing and ripping food.

Canine Used for holding and crushing food.


Can you find any of these teeth in your own mouth?

Canine Incisor
Premolar Molar

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Thinking Task:

What is a herbivore? What is a carnivore?


Answer these questions:

1. What are some of the similarities between the teeth of


the deer and the wolf?

2. What are some of the differences between the teeth of


the deer and the wolf?

3. Why do you think the deer and the wolf have different
teeth?
Answer this question:

1. Why do you think humans have sharp teeth in the front


and flat teeth in the back?
Answer this question:

Do you think these


teeth belong to a
herbivore or carnivore?

Why?

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