The Digestive System
Marion L. Bush
Grand Canyon University
October 14, 2007
Katy Hammack
5th grade Health Class
Experiment previously done by the teacher:
The teacher will demonstrate the absorption process with the
following activity:
A. Using a coffee filter, form a funnel shape. Place the funnel in a glass.
B. Using a second place, mix together the following solution-1/4 glass of
water, one tsp. sugar, one tsp. Cocoa. Stir together with a spoon until
they are thoroughly mixed
C. Pour the mixture into the glass with the coffee filter. Be sure to hold
the filter in place with your fingers.
D. Watch the mixture drop through the bottom of the glass.
The result that the students should see is that the filter holds back the
particles of cocoa . Only the liquid can pass through the coffee filter.
Explain that the same function that occurs in the intestines.
(Instructor WEB, (2002-2005)
Day 1
Essential Question:
How does the digestive system work in
the human body?
Unit Topic:
Learning about the digestive system while using
technology.
The Digestive System
Objectives:
The student will :
1.
Identify features of the human body, focusing on the
digestive system.
2.
Explore the needs of the human body by explaining the
importance of good health on relationship to the human
body.
3.
Understand the functions and care of the body and its
organs
Long Range Objective:
The student will develop an understanding of living things.
Suggested Grade:
5th
Standard - S5CS4
Description: S5CS4 Students will use ideas of system, model, change, and
scale in exploring scientific and technological matters. (Georgia Department
of Education, 2005-2006)
NETS for Students:
1. Basic operations and concepts
• Students demonstrate a sound understanding of the nature and
operation of technology systems.
• Students are proficient in the use of technology.
(isteNETS, 2000-2007)
http://www.caledonia.k12.mi.us/k12resource/etaweb/digestivesystem/wheredoesitgo_webquest.html
The lesson has been modified to meet each student’s learning
need. They will work in pairs. Partners have already been
formed based on each student’s learning profile.
Activity:
Read and follow all the directions on the web site below:
http://courses.missouristate.edu/ShaeJohnson/digestivesystemwebquest/intro.html
– Introduction
– Task
– Process
Research:
Click on the two web sites to
gather information to research
the digestive system:
http://digestive.niddk.nih.gov/ddiseases/pubs/yrdd/index.htm
http://www.wgby.org/edu/lessonplans/ntti/archive/digestion.html
Assignment:
Follow the directions on the web site below.
http://courses.missouristate.edu/ShaeJohnson/digestivesystemwebquest/process.html
o Prepare a PowerPoint presentation.
o KWL chart (What you Know, What do you Want to know?
and What have you learned?) The last portion of the KWL
chart is to be filled out at the completion of the unit.
o Students share information regarding what they already know
and questions they would like to have answered with this unit.
KWL charts can be collected and returned at the end of the
unit to finish the last column stating what they learned.
o Define and record vocabulary words from (vocabulary sheet)
http://www.caledonia.k12.mi.us/k12resource/etaweb/digestivesystem/vocabulary.html.htm
Day 2
Students will continue to work in pairs.
Activity:
Read the introduction
http://www.caledonia.k12.mi.us/k12resource/etaweb/digestivesystem/wheredoesitgo_webquest.html
Overview:
Read the overview.
http://www.chw.org/display/PPF/DocID/22788/router.asp
Click on (your task) and do numbers : 1, 3, 5, 7, and 9.
http://www.can-do.com/uci/ssi2002/digestivesystem.html
Day 3
Complete the KWL chart.
Students will work in groups. Four centers have been set
up for the groups. They have been assigned to a center
and will eventually rotate to all four centers.
Students have been assigned duties such as making
copies or printing copies, passing out scissors and
crayons, and other needed items.
Center 1
Matching Game
Directions: Find the matching squares.
http://www.quia.com/mc/1409.html
Drag the parts onto the body.
http://www.harcourtschool.com/activity/digest/index.htm
Center 2
Concentration
8. Play the constipation concentration game.
http://www.can-do.com/uci/ssi2002/digestivesystem.html
Directions: Try to uncover matching pairs of cards.
http://www.quia.com/cc/1409.html
Center 3
Puzzles
Directions: Find the hidden words in the grid.
The terms below the grid are clues to help you find the
hidden words. Words can appear horizontally,
vertically, or diagonally; forwards or backwards
http://www.quia.com/ws/1409.html
Center 4
Virtual body tour
Watch the video
http://www.can-do.com/uci/ssi2002/digestivesystem.html
Construct-A-Gut
http://www.caledonia.k12.mi.us/k12resource/etaweb/digestivesystem/constructagut1.html
Evaluation
Follow the directions on the web site below.
http://courses.missouristate.edu/ShaeJohnson/digestivesystemwebquest/evaluation.html
Drag and Drop quiz
http://www.can-do.com/uci/ssi2002/digestivesystem.html
References:
Caplan, Jeff (2003, February 25). Digestive System WebQuest. Digestive
System. Retrieved October 12, 2007 from
http://www.can-do.com/uci/ssi2002/digestivesystem.html
Children’s Hospital and Health System (2007). The Digestive System. An
Overview. Retrieved October 10, 2007, from
http://www.chw.org/display/PPF/DocID/22788/router.asp
Georgia Department of Education. (2005-2006). Georgia Standards. Helping
Students excel. Retrieved October 13, 2007 from
http://www.georgiastandards.org/
Huizen, Sarah L. (2003, July 25). WebQuest. Where Does it Go! Retrieved
October 12, 2007 from
http://www.caledonia.k12.mi.us/k12resource/etaweb/digestivesystem/wheredoesitgo_web...
Instructor WEB (2002-2005). Human Digestive System Lesson Plan. The
Digestive System Lesson. Retrieved October 10, 2007 from
http://www.instructorweb.com/lesson/digestivesystem.asp
ISTE NETS Project (2000-2002). National Educational Standards. NETS
for Students. Retrieved October 13, 2007 from
http://cnets,iste.org/index.html
Johnson, Cheryl “Shae” (2002, July 17). Missouri State University. What the
Heck Happens to the Food you Eat? Retrieved October 12, 2007 from
http://courses.missouristate.edu/shaejohnson/digestivesystemwebquest/intro.html
Lynds, Karen (1997). What Happens to the food you eat? The
Digestive System. Retrieved October 12, 2007 from
http://www.wgby.org/edu/lessonplan/ntti/archive/digestive.html
NIDDK Health Information (2004, May). Systems. Human Body System
Links. Digestive System. Retrieved October 10, 2007 from
http://cte.jhu.edu/techacademy/web/2000/marconi/systems.htm.
Quia Corporation (1998-2007). Digestive System. Activities. Retrieved
October 11, 2007 from
http://www.quia.com/mc/1409.html