TASK 1

• Overview of the digestive system• http://www.innerbody.com/text/digeov.htmlQuestions• 1. Where does digestion begin?• 2. Name 3 things food is used for in your body

after it is broken down.• 3. Besides breaking down food, what else does

the digestive system do?

TASK 2The real dealhttp://www.kidshealth.org/kid/body/digest_SW.htmlThis site provides an indepth look at the process of the digestive system and the organs involved. Read the information and then answer the questions.• Questions:• 1. How does saliva aid in the process of digestion?• 2. Why is the epiglottis important?• 3. How long is the small intestine?• 4. What 3 organs help the small intestine during digestion?• 5. List each organ involved in the digestive process and explain what each does.• 6. Name 2 ways to keep your digestive system in good shape.• • •

TASK 3Your Digestive Systemhttp://kidshealth.org/parent/general/body_basics/mouth_teeth.htmlhttp://www.cyh.com/HealthTopics/HealthTopicDetailsKids.aspx?p=335&np=152&id=2910

These site relates the process of the digestive system to different types of weather and climates. Read the information and then answer the questions.Questions:• 1. What is the purpose of the digestive system?• 2. Are teeth important in this system? Why or why not?• 3. After the food is swallowed, where does it go next?http://www.cyh.com/HealthTopics/HealthTopicDetailsKids.aspx?id=2727&np=152&p=335

• 4. How is the large intestine different from the small intestine? • 5. List the fact you found most interesting or surprising in the digestion process.

TASK 4

Healthy FoodThese sites answers many frequently asked questions regarding healthy food. Read the information and then write a small news article about HEALTHY FOOD! Use newspaper template from Moodle.http://kidshealth.org/parent/nutrition_center/healthy_eating/habits.htmlhttp://www.eatforhealth.gov.au/sites/default/files/files/the_guidelines/n55f_children_brochure.pdfhttp://www.healthyfoodsforhealthykids.org/http://www.mayoclinic.org/healthy-living/childrens-health/in-depth/nutrition-for-kids/art-20049335http://www.betterhealth.vic.gov.au/bhcv2/bhcarticles.nsf/pages/Eating_tips_for_children_(5)_primary_school