You've+got+guts

8A Food, glorious food

You've got guts
Describe the positions of the organs in the digestive system. Recall the functions of the organs in the digestive system. Explain why food needs to be digested. Recall what breaks down food.
 * Outcomes (what you will be able to do by the end of this lesson) **


 * Starter **
 * Review homework and completed work from last lesson
 * Key term quiz - there are lots of key terms in this unit

> media type="file" key="ES8_Ac014_16vvv.mp4" width="520" height="460" > Additional resources: > - BBC Bitesize notes > - p14-15 of Exploring Science 8 > > media type="file" key="ES8_Ac014_06ani.swf" width="640" height="480" > > - Match the cards to link together the name, diagram and function of the organs in the digestive system. > - Now put the groups of cards in the order in which food passes through them > - Stick all the cards into your exercise book with arrows linking them to show the direction in which the food travels > > - Students' worksheet > - Help for teachers and technicians > > >
 * Activities**
 * 1) Find out about the structure of the digestive system. What organs does food travel through and in what order? What is the role of each organ in digesting food? Use the video and links below to help you:
 * 1) Test your learn by completing the drag and drop activity on the digestive system
 * 1) Summarise your learning using the worksheet [[file:ES8_CHAP_Ac4.pdf|Digestive system parts]]
 * 1) Investigate how the wall of the gut works using the model of the gut:
 * 1) Learn more about the gut model and see the role of enzymes in the gut by watching this skoool tutorial
 * 1) Complete the worksheet [[file:ES8_CHAP_Ac6.pdf|In the gut]] and complete Q6, 7 from p14 - 15 of Exploring Science 8
 * 1) Extension: Learn about the glycemic index by reading and answer the questions on the worksheet


 * Summary **
 * Review completed classwork / key term quiz


 * Homework activity options **
 * Download complete the gapfill on [[file:ES8_Ac015_19msc.doc|You've got guts]], print-off and stick into your exercise book. You can copy and complete if you have a problem printing.


 * Useful extras**