Curated OER
Human Body Series - The Digestive System Quiz (Grades 6 to 8)
Get those gastric juices going with a delicious quiz on the digestive system! Middle school learners fill in the blanks about the process of digestion, the function of different organs and fluids, and problems that can occur with the...
Curated OER
The Digestive System
Discover how the human body's digestive system works with a brain and stomach friendly activity. Scholars taste test a variety of foods to find out how they behave once in the mouth. Class members then play a game called Move That...
Core Knowledge Foundation
The Human Body—Building Blocks and Nutrition Tell It Again!™ Read-Aloud Anthology
A read-aloud anthology explores the human body. Over three weeks, second graders listen to and discuss texts related to the cells, tissue, organs, digestive system, excretory system, nutrients, and a balanced diet. Learners practice word...
Georgia Department of Education
Ga Virtual Learning: Anatomy & Physiology: Digestion Sys Absorption, Elimination
Through informational text with printable notes, interactive assignments, and video clips, students discover the structure and function of the human digestive system.
Other
British Nutrition Foundation: Food a Fact of Life (11 14): Energy and Nutrients
Students learn about the energy and nutrient requirements of humans in this comprehensive tutorial. They will look at dietary sources of energy, what the human body needs, changes in those needs during life's stages, the energy required...
Other
British Nutrition Foundation: Food a Fact of Life (11 16 Years): Nutrients
Learning module with a large set of resources on energy in the diet, nutrient requirements of humans, dietary fiber, how alcohol affects one, nutritional needs of different people, and how food is digested. The last section has videos on...
BBC
Bbc: Gcse Bitesize: Animal Organization Digestion
The major nutrients required for a healthy diet are carbohydrates, proteins, and lipids. The digestive system breaks down large molecules of food, which are then absorbed into the bloodstream. After reading, try the quiz.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Earth Science: Flow of Matter in Ecosystems
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] How matter is circulated throughout an ecosystem.