Lesson 51 of 84 · The Human Body
Experiment⭐ 30 XP🌿 Wild JungleDigestion: From Food to Fuel (Part 3)
The Human Body.
🎯 Your mission
Run the experiment. Find out what really happens.
⚡ The twist
Every species solves the same problem differently.
Mind = Blown
🌳 Trees can talk to each other through underground fungus networks.
Make a hypothesis first
Before you watch: what do you think it'll do?
What You'll Learn
The digestive system breaks food into nutrients the body can use. Food travels from the mouth through the esophagus, stomach, and intestines, with nutrients absorbed along the way.
Key Words
- reflex
- immune system
Materials Needed
- stethoscope (toy)
- sponge
- water
Safety First
- Handle glass items carefully to avoid breakage.
Steps
Read about The Human Body and write down three key facts.
Build a model of the respiratory system using a plastic bottle, balloons, and a straw. Show how the diaphragm helps you breathe.
Look for patterns in your observations.
Make a graph or chart showing your results.
Check Your Understanding
Question 1
1 of 3What carries oxygen in the blood?
Where you see this in real life
Your own body is doing this thousands of times every second.
Stretch Challenge
Try this in real life this week.
Find one thing about your body that's different from a friend's. Wonder why.
For the dinner table
“Tell me something you noticed about your own body today.”
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