This week in Science, Year 4 investigated the journey food takes through the digestive system. Building on our learning about the functions of different teeth, we explored what happens to food after it is chewed and swallowed.
Using biscuits, banana, orange juice and tights, we created a practical model of the digestive system. We observed how food is broken down in the mouth, passes through the oesophagus into the stomach, and then travels through the intestines. We discovered that nutrients are absorbed into the body.
Although our investigation was rather messy, it was a memorable way to learn how the digestive system breaks down food so that the body can absorb nutrients and use them for energy, growth and repair!