Instructional Video

The Digestive System

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The human body produces about 1.7 liters of saliva a day to aid in digestion. The digestive systems of different organisms are examined in a video that follows the digestive path, beginning with acids, moves to the importance of surface area to digestion, and finishes with a look at the organs involved in digestion. 

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CCSS: Adaptable
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Instructional Ideas
  • Have learners research the digestive system of a cow and compare it to a human's 
  • The narrator moves quickly through a lot of information; therefore, stop periodically and ask questions, allowing students to discuss with partners and the class
Classroom Considerations
  • Video 28 in a series of 40
  • This video is hosted on YouTube
Pros
  • The comparison of digestion systems between different organisms is interesting/engaging
  • Interesting discussion about the appendix
Cons
  • None
Common Core