This online resource looks at the digestive system.

The resource is an ASSIST Connected Learning Experience (CLE) to help teach Year 8 students about the digestive system in higher animals.

Description: In this investigation, the role of the digestive system is investigated in the context of modelling the human digestive system.

Learning intentions

Students will be able to:

• describe the role of the digestive system;
• identify the organs in the human digestive system and describe their function;
• explain the difference between mechanical and chemical digestion and identify where each occurs in the digestive system;
• describe the role of enzymes in the breakdown of food in the digestive system;
• identify the question for investigation;
• make predictions based on scientific knowledge;
• identify variables to be changed, measured and controlled in an investigation;
• record and represent observations and data;
• identify patterns and trends from observations and data;
• use patterns and trends observed to draw a conclusion;
• explain how modifications to their investigation could improve the quality of their data.

Australian Curriculum v9 Codes: AC9S8U02 (Year 8)