Burp! Avoid the burn, heartburn that is! Believe it or not, heartburn takes place in the esophagus near the lower esophageal sphincter (LES), not the heart or the stomach. Find out everything you need to know about what causes gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) with a short animated video.

Concepts

acids, digestion, the digestive system, the esophagus, muscles

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Additional Tags

health

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Instructional Ideas

• Assign the video for at-home viewing and ask learners to share with family members who suffer from heartburn

Classroom Considerations

• The video suggests foods and lifestyle choices that tend to cause heartburn
  

Pros

• A comprehension check is provided, as well as, links to related materials, and a discussion forum

Cons

• None