Year 6 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.

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The Digestive System - Part 1

Delve into Part 1 of our exciting digestion video series! We’ll explore fascinating topics like chemical reactions, the role of enzymes, teeth, and much more. Get ready for an engaging journey that will expand your understanding of how our bodies break down food.

The Digestive System - Part 2

Get ready for Part 2, where we’ll dive into the world of nutrients and explore the next stage of the digestive process. We'll also try an exciting acid experiment that’ll show the digestive process in action.

The Digestive System - Part 3

Enjoy the concluding part of our digestion series, where we take at look at the important role our senses play in the digestion process, plus an up close look at the different organs that make up our digestive system. 

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Spotlight Session 2 - Digestive System - Year 6 - Part 1

Let’s put your memory to the test with Part 1 of our digestion activities! It’s a fantastic chance to see how much you can recall from the videos and reinforce your learning. Get ready to have some fun while discovering just how much you’ve absorbed!

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Spotlight Session 2 - Digestive System - Year 6 - Part 2

Dive into this exciting experiment, where students will discover the amazing impact that high-acid foods can have on an object—in this case, an eggshell! 

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Spotlight Session 2 - Digestive System - Year 6 - Part 3

Let’s embark on a delicious adventure by exploring which foods are high in fibre! Once you’ve discovered your favourites, get creative and design a nutritious meal using those foods. 

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Memory Retention Quiz 1

Challenge yourself with Part 1 of our memory retention quiz and see how much you remember from the videos! This is a fantastic opportunity to reinforce your learning and test your knowledge. 

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Memory Retention Quiz 2

Continue your learning journey by testing your knowledge with Part 2 of our memory retention quiz. This is a wonderful opportunity to reinforce what you’ve learned and discover new insights along the way.

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Memory Retention Quiz 3

Try the final part of our memory retention quiz! Test how much you can recall from everything you’ve learned and celebrate the knowledge you've gained.

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Year 6 Fibres in Foods Quiz

Let’s put your memory to the test and see how well you can recall the key points about high-fibre foods from the videos! This is a fun opportunity to reflect on what you’ve learned and reinforce your understanding.

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Trying High Fibre Foods

In this exciting experiment, pupils will have the chance to taste a variety of high-fibre foods and explore their unique flavours. After sampling, they’ll describe the tastes to someone else.

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Year 6 Teeth Identification Quiz

Let’s put your students' learning to the test and see how well they can recall key points about teeth identification from the videos. This is a fantastic opportunity for them to showcase their knowledge and reinforce what they’ve learned.

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Year 6 Organ Identification Quiz

Put your students' learning to the test and see how much they can remember about organ identification from the videos! This is a wonderful chance for them to showcase their knowledge and reinforce their understanding of this fascinating topic.

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Digestion Paper Activities

Dive into our fun range of paper activities to learn all about teeth, digestion, and healthy diets. These engaging activities are designed to make learning enjoyable while helping you discover fascinating facts about how our bodies work.

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More Paper Activities

Let’s explore the delicious world of high-fibre foods and discover which ones are the best for you. After you’ve learned about these nutritious options, get creative and design a tasty meal using your favourites. 

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Year 6 Digestion Demonstration - Bonus Activity

Enjoy a hands-on activity to discover the fascinating process of digestion. This experiment might get a little messy, but that's all part of the fun!

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