Digestive SystemBreaks food down into pieces small enough for the blood to…5th GradeBreaks food down into pieces small enoughfor the blood to absorb, and removes whatis left.MAIN PARTSmouth, oesophagusDigestion starts in the mouth — saliva begins breaking down starch.The stomach uses acid strong enough to dissolve metal.The small intestine is about 6 metres long.Most nutrients are absorbed in the small intestine.The large intestine's main job is absorbing water.LOOK FOR ITmouth · oesophagus · stomach · small intestine · large intestine ·liverFeeds the circulatory system, which delivers the nutrients onwards.Digestive Systemwww.littleactivity.com

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Science · 5th Grade

Digestive System

Breaks food down into pieces small enough for the blood to absorb.

How to use it

Point to where this system is on your own body as you read each fact.

Free · print-ready PDF · US Letter and A4

Grade
5th Grade
Ages
10–11
Subject
Science
Pages
1

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