Enquiry Approach - Identifying, grouping & classifying
Using observations, data and findings to name, label and organise items in a variety of ways.
Enquiry Skill - Interpreting and communicating results
Using information, results and data to present findings, including oral and written explanations.
English National Curriculum - Science Science
Mission Objectives
Identify the main organs of the human digestive system
Create an accurate diagram of the main organs of the human digestive system
Explain the role of the digestive system and the organs within it
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Words and meanings to learn
oesophagus
tube running from mouth to stomach
large intestine
organ where mainly water is absorbed into the blood
small intestine
organ where nutrients are absorbed into the blood
stomach
organ where food is broken down
digestive system
series of organs that break down food
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Resources: Class presentation, glue, scissors, handout, pen and pencils, craft materials and whiteboards.
Core Handout (2): The handout contains pictures of the individual organs for children to cut out, order and label.
Stretch Handout (3): Write a fact about each of the organs discussed in the presentation: mouth, oesophagus, stomach, small intestine, large intestine and anus.
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