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What does the small intestine do?

Science Year 4
This unit is part of Year 4 Science Are These Your Teeth?

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Objectives

Show off all that you have learnt by becoming a small intestine.

Science Objectives
i) Describe the simple functions of the basic parts of the digestive system in humans.

ii) Identify the different types of teeth in humans and their simple functions.

Working Scientifically

  1. Use straightforward scientific evidence to answer questions or to support findings.

Other Curriculum Areas
PE

  • To be physically active for sustained periods of time.

Lesson Planning

Teaching

  • Answer questions about what different parts of the digestive system do.

Activities

  1. Know the basic parts of the digestive system.
  2. Begin to know what our digestive system might or might not do when we are unwell.
  3. Demonstrate an understanding of the functions of each part of the digestive system.
  4. Use their bodies to represent different parts of the digestive system.

Investigation - exploring
Use physical activity to demonstrate an understanding of the functions of each part of the digestive system.

Vocabulary
Digestive system, nutrition, mouth, teeth, incisor, canine, molar, oesophagus (gullet), stomach, small intestine, large intestine

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