Lesson 4: Human Digestive System
Grade Level: K-6
Suggested Time: 60 mins
Overview
Students will learn about the digestive system and create a drawing of the digestive system.
Vocabulary
- Digestive tract
- Enzymes
- Nutrients
- Carbohydrates
- Fats
- Proteins
- Minerals
- Vitamins
- Stomach
- Small intestine
- Large intestine
Objectives
- Students will learn about the digestive system and the associated organs
- Students will draw a large diagram of the digestive system
Required Project Materials
Required Multimedia Resources
Optional Multimedia Resources
Before the Lesson/ Background Information
The Lesson
Part 1: How Digestion Works
- Show the short video “How the Digestive System Works.” Go over terms, and if necessary or desired, show “Digestive System Part 1” and “Part 2”, or excerpts.
- Have students label the parts of the diagram, color it as they like, and fill out theworksheet.
Part 2: Digestion Models
- Using the craft and food items, students will create a mixed media representation of a portion of the digestive system. This can include any part, such as the mouth, or the intestines.
- Encourage them to have fun and be creative!
- Display the creations in the classroom.
Accommodations
- Provide subtitles for the "How the Digestive System Works".
- A print out of pictures and short steps of how the digestive system works.
- Have grips on markers or crayons when they color the diagram.
- Provide a word bank to label the parts of the diagram.
Modifications
- Choose specific questions on the worksheet for the student(s) to fill out.
- Allow a student to rework problems that were incorrect for a better grade.