How Do Our Bodies Work?

The human body is a great science topic to explore. We are all naturally curious about our bodies and we have lots of first-hand knowledge and experience about how our bodies function. You know that your bodies are continuously changing as you continue to grow, but how does it all happen?

In the beginning of this fascinating unit on the human body, we will examine the basic structure and function of the major organs in the respiratory, circulatory, digestive, excretory, and nervous systems. Don’t panic, it may seem like a lot, but the human body is all interconnected and very interesting to learn about!

We will begin the unit by looking at the fun and exciting world of the digestive system! Go to the following website - Kids Health - and answer the following questions:

Name at least 4 organs that are part of the digestive system and their function.
Why is the digestive system an important part of your body?
When does digestion begin?
The stomach has three important jobs. What are they?

These questions are to be completed and brought in for our next Science class.