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Pupils make observations while eating food. They act out the process of food breaking down in the body and the roles of various chemical components, such as sugar and protein. It concludes with an activity illustrating the process and a summary discussion.
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Instructional Ideas
- Use a molecule model set to demonstrate how water breaks apart if you are limited on space
Classroom Considerations
- Be aware of all food allergies
- References prior knowledge from astronomy unit, but it is not required to complete the lesson
- Lesson is the second in a series of seven
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