Food and the Digestive System

Project overview

This project teaches children about the human digestive system. They explore the main parts, starting with the mouth and teeth, identifying teeth types and their functions. They link this learning to animals’ diets and construct food chains to show the flow of energy.

It is built upon our four-stage primary focused pedagogy – Engage, Develop, Innovate, Express – to get your children curious about the project ahead, develop and then use new skills and knowledge, before finally allowing them to express their thoughts, ideas and reflections on what they have learnt.

*This project is part of the Cornerstones Science Curriculum and is not sold separately.

Science Year 4

What’s included

Food and the Digestive System is a comprehensive Science project that boasts an array of essentials including:

12
Lesson activities
32
Resources

Knowledge Organiser

Project scope

Food and the Digestive System provides a structured approach to Science, outlining key subjects and topics including:

Subject

Art and design
Design and technology

Topics

Animals
Diet
Energy
Food chains
Human digestive system
Teeth

Looking for a full Science curriculum?

If you’re looking for inspiring lessons and resources across the whole Science curriculum, then the Cornerstones Science Curriculum offers everything you need for single or multi-year groups, with a collection of projects designed by subject experts to support teachers and subject leaders at every level of subject knowledge.

Science Curriculum