Knowledge and Understanding

Pupils can:

• identify mouth, gullet, stomach, intestines, liver, anus on a diagram

Pupils know:

• the digestive tube is a hollow tube from mouth to anus

• teeth break up food into small pieces

• food is broken up into smaller pieces by substances produced in the stomach and intestines

• the  pieces of food are so small that they pass through the intestine into the blood

• the blood carries food around the body

• the waste is left in the intestines and removed from the body

Skills

Preparing for the Task

• identify and select appropriate sources of information (level D)

Carrying out Task

Pupils should:

• use appropriate equipment and techniques to collect information (level D)

Reviewing and Reporting on Task

• give an illustrated report (level D)

Developing Informed Attitudes

• working with others to find solutions to scientific problems

• taking responsibility for their own health and safety

VOCABULARY

MOUTH, GULLET, STOMACH, INTESTINES, LIVER, ANUS, DIGESTION.

Planned Activities