Curated OER
Ingestion
In this ingestion worksheet, 9th graders fill in the blank about ingestion. Students relate the role of saliva, teeth, and the esophagus to their importance in ingestion.
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Poisonous Dinosaur
In this dinosaur worksheet, students read about the debate concerning the evidence for dinosaurs with poisonous saliva. Then students complete 4 short answer questions.
Serendip
The Ecology of Lyme Disease
Areas that previously included no risk of Lyme disease now have cases every year. Scholars learn about the spread of Lyme disease and the relationship with ecological succession. Then, they discuss possible solutions using the known food...
K12 Reader
Down the Hatch
After reading a short passage about the digestive system, kids demonstrate their understanding by responding to a series of comprehension questions.
Curated OER
Animal Signs
Learners discuss the many different types of animal signs that can be used to identify and track animals. They participate in an hands-on activity in which they examine tracks, trails, homes, territory markings, and even "scat" left by...
Curated OER
Questions regarding the Digestive System
In this science related worksheet, students locate and answer thirty three multiple choice questions regarding the digestive system in humans.
Curated OER
Defense Against Infectious Diseases
In this infectious disease defense instructional activity, learners will review the immune system including acquired, antibody, and cellular immunity. Students will then compare passive and active immunity to infectious diseases. This...
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Digestive System Quiz
In this digestive system worksheet, high schoolers answer 9 questions, 2 of which are multiple choice and 7 are short answer. Included are questions about the process of digestion and the structures of the digestive system.
OpenStax
Open Stax: Anatomy & Physiology: The Mouth, Pharynx, and Esophagus
Describe the structures of the mouth, including its three accessory digestive organs: the mouth, pharynx, and esophagus. Also trace the pathway food follows from ingestion into the mouth through release into the stomach.
Curated OER
Kids Health: What's Mono?
Two-page article relaying the symptoms and transmission of mononucleosis, also known as the "kissing disease." Includes links information on related topics such as fever, headaches, muscles, flu, and strep throat.
Inner Body
Innerbody: Digestive System
Take a look inside the human body's digestive system. This site features diagrams of the digestive tract and each part is accompanied by labels and descriptions. Just select an organ by moving the mouse over its image.
Quia
Quia: Digestive System: Matching Game
This site has an interactive game that allows students to match key parts of the digestive system with their definition.