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The Human Digestive System: Journey of Food
3rd Grade · Science · UK National Curriculum
10 lessons
Goal
Describe the organs and basic sequence of the human digestive tract from ingestion to excretion.
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- 2Labelling the Digestive System: Organs and Their FunctionsPremiumNot started yet
- 3The Mouth and Saliva: Starting DigestionNot started yet
- 4The Oesophagus and PeristalsisNot started yet
- 5How Our Stomach and Digestive System Use FoodNot started yet
- 6The Small Intestine: Breaking Down and AbsorbingNot started yet
- 7The Liver and Pancreas: Helper OrgansNot started yet
- 8The Large Intestine: Absorbing WaterNot started yet
- 9The Rectum and Anus: Waste RemovalNot started yet
- 10Ordering the Stages of Human DigestionNot started yet
Standards Covered
- science.ks2.y2.t2.s1National Curriculum (England) · Science · Year 3 (KS2) · Grade 3describe the simple functions of the basic parts of the digestive system in humans
- science.ks2.y2.t2.s2National Curriculum (England) · Science · Year 3 (KS2) · Grade 3identify the different types of teeth in humans and their simple functions
Curriculum Framework
3rd Grade · Science · UK National Curriculum
1
11 lessons
Human Teeth and Dental Health
Identify the different types of human teeth, describe their specific functions, and explain how to look after dental hygiene.
2
6 lessons
Animal Teeth and Dietary Adaptations
Compare the dentition of carnivores, herbivores, and omnivores to understand how tooth shape relates to diet.
3
10 lessons
The Human Digestive System: Journey of Food
Describe the organs and basic sequence of the human digestive tract from ingestion to excretion.
4
6 lessons
Digestion: Nutrients and Energy Absorption
Understand how digested nutrients travel into the bloodstream to supply the body with energy, growth, and repair materials.
5
7 lessons
Producers, Consumers, and Food Chains
Construct and interpret simple food chains, identifying producers and consumer feeding roles.
6
7 lessons
Predators, Prey, and Feeding Relationships
Identify predators and prey within food chains and classify organisms across trophic levels up to apex predators.
7
7 lessons
Food Chains Across Diverse Habitats
Construct and interpret food chains across varied terrestrial and aquatic biomes, analyzing habitat-specific feeding relationships.
8
6 lessons
Interpreting and Evaluating Ecosystem Changes
Predict and evaluate what happens to populations in food chains when living things are removed, introduced, or impacted by environmental changes.