Section outline

  • Image result for human body

    Context: Our Place - My individuality

    Nature of Science

    Develop and carry out more complex investigations, including using models.

    Use a wider range of science vocabulary, symbols, and conventions.

    Level 5: Living World

    1. Identify the key structural features and functions involved in the life processes of plants and animals.

    2. Describe the organisation of life at the cellular level.

    Learning Intentions:

    Exploring:

    • We are researching & Investigating the structure and functions of various systems in the human body

    Success Criteria: I can/have...

    • Identify the various parts of the digestive system.
    • Draw a neat  labelled diagram of the digestive systems
    • Describe the functions of the parts of the digestive system.

    Activities:

    1. Click on the video and web links shared below to complete the tasks
    2. Draw a neat labelled diagram of the Human Digestive System
    3. Make a Table as below in your Science books and complete the information for the following: Mouth, Esophagus, Stomach, Small intestine, Large intestine, Gall bladder, Liver, Pancreas, Colon, Appendix, Rectum & Anus


    Part of the digestive tract

    Structure and function

    Interesting facts

    Mouth

    is the entry point of the digestive system where the breakdown of the food substance taking place mechanically e.g., chewing and crushing. Saliva produced in the mouth helps to moisten the food and break down starch into simple sugars

    It is estimated that we produce 0.75 to 1.5 litres of saliva per day







    Homework: Complete assigned tasks from Education Perfect.