Year 3 Resource Pack: Digestive System

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Lesson Plan

All the information you need to lead the lessons can be found in this lesson plan. The lessons last between 45 minutes to an hour and link into your curriculum.

Download the full lesson plan here.

The Digestive System - Part 1

Dive into part 1 of our digestion video series and explore the incredible processes that help break down our food! From essential chemical reactions and enzymes to the important role of our teeth and much more!

The Digestive System - Part 2

In part 2 of our digestion series, we dive into the fascinating world of nutrients and take a closer look at the next stage of the digestive process. Plus, get ready for an exciting acid experiment!

The Digestive System - Part 3

Join us for the exciting conclusion of our digestion series, where we explore the crucial role our senses play in the digestive process. We’ll also take an up-close look at the amazing organs that work together to make up our digestive system.

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Spotlight Session 2 - Digestive System - Year 3 - Part 1

Explore the science of taste in a fun and engaging way with this hands-on activity, where students can discover more about taste buds and the essential role they play in the digestion process. 

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Spotlight Session 2 - Digestive System - Year 3 - Part 2

Discover how much you've learnt and reinforce your understanding with our colourful recap quiz that'll test your knowledge of high-fibre foods.

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Spotlight Session 2 - Digestive System - Year 3 - Part 3

High-fibre foods help support the “good” bacteria in our intestines, keeping our digestive system healthy. In this interactive activity, students can try different fiber-rich foods and explore the unique flavours they offer!

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Digestion Paper Activities

Dive into the fascinating world of teeth, digestion and healthy diets with our engaging range of paper activities for students. 

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Memory Retention Quiz 1

Get ready to put your learning to the test! With part 1 of our memory retention quiz, you can reinforce everything you've learned. Dive in and discover how much knowledge you’ve retained so far!

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Memory Retention Quiz 2

Take your knowledge to the next level with part 2 of our memory retention quiz! Challenge yourself and see how much more you can recall from everything you’ve learned to reinforce your understanding.

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Memory Retention Quiz 3

Welcome to the final part of our memory retention quiz! Let’s see just how much you can remember from everything you’ve learned so far and put your knowledge to the test one last time.

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Trying High Fibre Foods

In this exciting experiment, students will try various high-fibre foods and write down how they would describe the flavours to someone else. It's an interactive way to explore different tastes and enhance their descriptive skills!

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Year 3 Digestion Demonstration - Bonus Activity

Explore the fascinating process of digestion in this engaging hands-on activity! This experiment is a bit messy, but it's guaranteed to be a lot of fun; get ready to dive in and enjoy learning through play!

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