The Digestive System

Marion L. BushGrand Canyon University October 14, 2007Katy 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 1Essential 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.htmlo 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 setup for the groups. They have been assigned to a centerand will eventually rotate to all four centers.

Students have been assigned duties such as makingcopies 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 2Concentration

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 backwardshttp://www.quia.com/ws/1409.html

Center 4

Virtual body tour Watch the videohttp://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 quizhttp://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