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Grade 7, Science Std #: 3.8 Relate major tissues and organs of the digestive system to their functions

Lesson Plans: Journey Through the Digestive System Students learn about the anatomy and physiology of the digestive system and design and create a model that demonstrates their understanding. Oh That Gross Digestive System The purpose of this activity is for the students to get an understanding of the main components of the digestive system and how the system takes the food we eat and converts it into energy. Adapt to grade level. Food and the Digestive System Students will learn about the digestive system and explore where nutrients come from, as well as their importance for particular tasks in the body. Digestive System, a Kinesthetic Lesson Students act out each digestive function of the organs, tissues, and cells in the tract as the food particle comes to them. A Walk Through the Gut Students simulate the movement of food through the digestive system from organ to organ.

Resources: AMA (Atlas) Digestive System Reference source for digestive system facts Digestive System Kid-friendly resource Digestive System Kid-friendly site with information related to the digestive system. Digestive System Diagrams Interactive diagram of digestive systems and its organs
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