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The Digestive System

CONCEPTUAL
Science›Organisms & Life Processes|Ages 8—9|ID: mt_Ruk2-lyGPZ

Describe the simple functions of the basic parts of the human digestive system: mouth, oesophagus, stomach, small intestine, large intestine

Mastery Evidence

  • Name the main organs in order: mouth, oesophagus, stomach, small intestine, large intestine
  • Describe the function of each (mouth chews, stomach breaks down, small intestine absorbs nutrients)
  • Draw or label a simple diagram of the digestive system

Assessment Prompt

“Can [child] trace the journey of a sandwich through the body — from chewing in the mouth all the way to the intestines?”

Curriculum Standards1 alignment

Y4.Sci.A.1The national curriculum in England
Functions of the digestive system

describe the simple functions of the basic parts of the digestive system in humans

Science · Key Stage 2

Prerequisites2

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  • Animal Nutrition hard

    Must understand nutrition before learning how the digestive system processes food

  • The Digestive Journey soft

    Enrichment knowledge tracing the digestive journey supports formal curriculum study of digestive system parts

    • Basic Body Needs hard

      Tracing the digestive journey builds on knowing the body needs food for energy

      • The Heart & Blood soft

        Basic needs (exercise keeps heart strong) connects to knowing the heart pumps blood

      • How Breathing Works soft

        Basic needs (body needs air) connects to knowing about breathing and lungs

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