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 * __Process of the Digestive Sytem__ **

** For this task, your group will be viewing the process of how the disgestive system works. ** = =  ** You will be viewing and identifying the major organs and body parts that make up the digestive system. You will than read and understand the role for each organ in the our Bodies!! **  ** First, Lets view the Diagram! **  []

= In your groups complete the following worksheet =

The following task is a small experiment! you are all becoming scientists! Ready to explore the human digestive system.


 * Materials 1 (per jar) Chunked Potato
 * 1 (per jar) Grated Potato
 * Water
 * === 2 (for 2 students) Jars with Lids ===
 * Chart of Digestive System handout

__**Procedure**__  **1)** Go into your set groups, each have two containers.

**2)** Place a few potato chunks in one of the containers. Put some grated potato in the other jar. Then add a bit of water into each jar. once you have placed the potatos and added water, close the lid very tightly.

**3)** Students take turns shaking both jars for 5minutes.

**4)** Look at the mixture.using paper Discuss and report what happened to the mixture. discuss with your group about:  - what process place in the stomach?   Food is churned into small pieces and mixed with gastric juices that change the solid food to liquid.

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