Guide students through the digestive tract, from the first bite of pizza to the final elimination of waste. Students will learn ten major parts of the digestive system and how each works to break down food that provides nutrients for the body. Tie it all together at the end by exploring how food can be used in art.

Topics covered include:

Digestive System role

Digestive System components

Step by step through the digestive tract

Gut bacteria

Digestive system trivia

Disease and illness

Gastroenterologists and Dietician professions

Art representations of food as well as food-based art

This lesson is part of a human body series that integrates science and art.