nutrition & the DIGESTIVE SYSTEM
Essential Understandings
The human digestive system provides the body with energy.
Essential Question
How do our cells, tissues, organs and organ systems get energy to live and function?
Standards
7.2 Many organisms, including humans, have specialized organ systems that interact with each other to maintain dynamic internal balance.
7.2.b. Multicellular organisms need specialized structures and systems to perform basic life functions.
C16. Describe the structures of the human digestive system and explain how they function to bring nutrients to the cells.
Connecticut Curriculum Standards and Assessment Expectations: Grades 6 - 8, Science, C INQ.1-10
Next Generation Science Standards, Science and Engineering Practices 1-8, April 2013
Lesson Objectives
Label the major parts of the human digestive system and explain in writing the function of each part in the chemical and physical breakdown of food (mouth, esophagus, stomach, small intestine, large intestine and rectum).
Key Concepts
Class Assignments
Chapter 3, lesson 1
Chapter 3, lesson 2
Nutrition Project - due April 1st (6A/8) and April 2nd (6B/7)!
Chapter 3, lesson 3
Chapter 3, lesson 4
Links for Media Used in Class
Bill Nye the Science Guy - Nutrition
Bill Nye the Science Guy episodes 7 Digestion
The Digestive System - by Kidshealth.org
Worksheets/Study Aids
Your Digestive System - by Kidshealth.org
Parts of the Digestion System worksheet - 6th grade
Bill Nye Digestion worksheet 6th grade
Bill Nye Digestion worksheet 7th/8th grade
Other Cool Stuff Related to These Lessons
Digestive System - Inner Body
http://www.rchsd.org/health-articles/activity-digestive-system/
Diseases of the Digestive System
Interactions of the Digestive System
What is Mechanical Digestion
Gall Bladder Surgery Explained
Laproscopic Gall Bladder Surgery video
Crash Course in the Digestive System by Hank Green
The human digestive system provides the body with energy.
Essential Question
How do our cells, tissues, organs and organ systems get energy to live and function?
Standards
7.2 Many organisms, including humans, have specialized organ systems that interact with each other to maintain dynamic internal balance.
7.2.b. Multicellular organisms need specialized structures and systems to perform basic life functions.
C16. Describe the structures of the human digestive system and explain how they function to bring nutrients to the cells.
Connecticut Curriculum Standards and Assessment Expectations: Grades 6 - 8, Science, C INQ.1-10
Next Generation Science Standards, Science and Engineering Practices 1-8, April 2013
Lesson Objectives
Label the major parts of the human digestive system and explain in writing the function of each part in the chemical and physical breakdown of food (mouth, esophagus, stomach, small intestine, large intestine and rectum).
Key Concepts
- The major parts of the human digestive system are the mouth, esophagus, stomach, small intestine and large intestine.
- This system is responsible for breaking down food, absorbing nutrients and water, and eliminating waste.
- The liver and pancreas support the functions of the major digestive organs by producing and releasing digestive liquids into the digestive tract.
Class Assignments
Chapter 3, lesson 1
Chapter 3, lesson 2
Nutrition Project - due April 1st (6A/8) and April 2nd (6B/7)!
Chapter 3, lesson 3
Chapter 3, lesson 4
Links for Media Used in Class
Bill Nye the Science Guy - Nutrition
Bill Nye the Science Guy episodes 7 Digestion
The Digestive System - by Kidshealth.org
Worksheets/Study Aids
Your Digestive System - by Kidshealth.org
Parts of the Digestion System worksheet - 6th grade
Bill Nye Digestion worksheet 6th grade
Bill Nye Digestion worksheet 7th/8th grade
Other Cool Stuff Related to These Lessons
Digestive System - Inner Body
http://www.rchsd.org/health-articles/activity-digestive-system/
Diseases of the Digestive System
Interactions of the Digestive System
What is Mechanical Digestion
Gall Bladder Surgery Explained
Laproscopic Gall Bladder Surgery video
Crash Course in the Digestive System by Hank Green