I know that what we eat is important to keep us healthy.

I can draw in the position of the stomach, intestines, liver, pancreas and oesophagus and get the size and shape about right.

I can name some groups of nutrients and identify some examples of foods in which they are found.

I can describe a balanced diet for myself. 

I know that blood transports products of digestion around the body.

Food and Digestion 1

Digestion Game

Digestive System Song

I can name the constituents of a balanced diet, identifying examples of foods in which these are found, and describe the role of the main nutrients in the body.

I can use a model to describe how large molecules are broken down during digestion both chemically and mechanically. 

I can describe the role of blood in transporting products of digestion around the body. 

I can explain that the digestive system breaks down food so that the intestines can absorb it.

Food Tests

Duodenum Animation

Brainpop Movie - Teeth

I can explain why some nutrients have to be broken down before they can be used by the body and why some foods cannot be digested by humans. 

I know digestive enzymes help break down food which can be absorbed into intestines.  

I know the role of fibre and the functions of the colon.

Digestion Crossword

I can explain how main life processes fit together linking digestion with respiration, movement, growth, excretion etc.