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Digestion: the journey from food to poo!

Linking to the topics animals including humans and body systems and cells, this is an exciting lesson for year 4 and P5 that your pupils will never forget! Lead a practical demonstration explaining how the human digestive system works (yes, really!) followed by a ‘build the digestive system’ game for your class to play.

This pack includes: - A differentiated lesson plan - A PowerPoint presentation explaining how the human digestive system works and containing instructions for the demonstration and the game - A printable game entitled ‘Race to the Loo’ - Three guided reading spreads: How toilets work, interview with a scientist who turns poo into rocket fuel, and an incredible invention - the London sewage system

Simple to resource! The items you will need:

  • Orange juice
  • Brown bread
  • A banana
  • Paper Cups
  • Sealable plastic food bag
  • A pair of thin tights
Year 4
Animals including humans
Digestion: the journey from food to poo!

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