LESSON How Do the Parts of the Digestive
System Work?
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Good day to you my dear student!
This module is about human body specifically the digestive system.
In this module, you will learn about the functions and processes of
digestion of this system and how to keep it healthier. You will also learn
about the parts of this system. So, be excited because learning Science is
fun.
Pinned Target
The learners demonstrate understanding of how the
Content
major organs of the human body work together to form
Standard
organ systems
The learners should be able to make a chart showing
Performance healthful habits that promote proper functioning of the
Standard musculo-skeletal, integumentary, digestive, circulatory,
excretory, respiratory, and nervous systems
Explain how the organs of each organ system work
MELCS
together
Identify the different functions of the digestive system
Explain how the parts of the digestive system work together,
Identify healthful habits that will promote proper functioning of
the digestive system
References: K-12 Most Essential Learning Competencies
Cyber Science pp. 74-82
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it MONDAY
November 2, 2020
Building Blocks
Study the functions and parts of digestive system.
Functions and Parts of Digestive System
Functions Parts
Breaks down food mouth
into smaller portion esophagus
Absorbs nutrients
to be transported
stomach
to the bloodstream
large intestine
Aids in elimination small intestine
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process of wastes rectum
anus
Learn More! November 3, 2020
en Read your textbook in pages 98-101
Activity 1
Identify the following parts and explain the
functions of the following parts. Write your answer in the box.
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WittyWEDNESDAY
November 4, 2020
Activity 1
Eating Habits and Caring the Digestive System
Problem: How to take care of the digestive system?
Materials: biscuit, cooked vegetables, fruits, slice of cooked meat,
water, plastic bag (ziplock bag)
Procedure:
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1. Prepare the biscuit and break it into small pieces.
2. Place it inside the plastic bag and add small amount of water.
3. Close the plastic bag and start squeezing the bag. Observe what
happened to the food.
4. Repeat procedure 1, 2, and 3 for the vegetables, fruits and meat.
5. Dispose your waste materials properly.
Observation:
1. What happened to the food when you squeeze the bag?
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2. Which food breaks easily when you squeeze the bag?
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3. Which food does not break easily when you squeeze the bag?
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Conclusion: _____________________________________________
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Activity 2
Watch a video about digestive system and taking care of it by
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opening a file (Digestive System and Eating Habits) on your flash
drive.
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THURSDAY November 5, 2020
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Knowledge Test
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I. Choose the correct answer. Circle the letter of the correct answer.
1. Which of the following is not a function of the digestive system?
a. Breaks down food c. protect the organs
b. Absorbs nutrients
2. What do you call of the chewed food?
a. bolus b. saliva c. chyme
3. It is the process of removing waste product from the body.
a. digestion b. defecation c. absorption
4. When the salivary amylase interacts with the food, the
polysaccharides is digested into _________.
a. pepsin b. disaccharides c. monosaccharides
5. The bolus is transported by the esophagus going to the _______.
a. stomach b. small intestine c. large intestine
6. It is the exit point of the feces.
a. rectum b. large intestine c. anus
7. Chewing rice and viand every meal is in what phase of digestion
a. chemical phase b. mechanical phase c. elimination
8. Which of the following students shows taking care of digestive system?
a. Anna keeps on talking while eating her meal at the canteen.
b. Jim loves eating cakes and candies during recess time.
c. Robert chews every food he eats before swallowing.
II. Match the following parts in Column A to its functions in Column B.
Write the letter of your answer on the line before the number.
Column A Column B
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a. holds the fecal material
1.
b. it brings the bolus to
the stomach
2. c. it breaks down the food
into small pieces
3. d. it is the exit point of
the feces
4.
e. it releases pepsin for
the digestion of food
5.
f. it absorbs the nutrients
needed by our body
6. g. it absorbs water
7. Upload pictures of how you take care of your digestive system on
Facebook. Make a caption slogan for your post and use the
Flexi FRIDAY
#digestivesystem. November 6, 2020
DIY: Do It Yourself
Activity
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