This online resource looks at the digestive system.
The resource is an ASSIST Connected Learning Experience (CLE) to help teach Year 8 students about the digestive system in higher animals.
Description: In this investigation the role of the digestive system is investigated in the context of modelling the human digestive system.
Learning intentions
Students will be able to:
- describe the role of the digestive system;
- identify the organs in the human digestive system and describe their function;
- explain the difference between mechanical and chemical digestion and identify where each occurs in the digestive system;
- describe the role of enzymes in the breakdown of food in the digestive system;
- identify the question for investigation;
- make predictions based on scientific knowledge;
- identify variables to be changed measured and controlled in an investigation;
- record and represent observations and data;
- identify patterns and trends from observations and data;
- use patterns and trends observed to draw a conclusion;
- explain how modifications to their investigation could improve the quality of their data.
Australian Curriculum v9 Codes: AC9S8U02 (Year 8)
