Digestive System Tee Shirt Science Activity

Science Tee Shirt Activity Materials white cotton tee shirt for each student pencil, fabric markers, or washable markers permanent markers or non-washable markers newspapers posters or diagrams of digestive system, both front and back views Drawing the Digestive System Sewing a Tote Bag from an Unwanted Tee Shirt Juanita McLellan Prior to the activity students should receive instruction about the digestive system. This would include not only each organ's function but also it's relative size, shape and location in relation to other organs. Students also need an understanding as to where each organ would be located in their own body. Once students have their tee shirts they should start by sketching organs with pencil or washable markers. Encourage them to keep in mind where the shirt would be when worn and draw the organs according to their own size. Mistakes can be drawn over or removed at this stage.

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HUMAN DIGESTIVE SYSTEM



Food in the pharynx stimulates the swallowing reflex. The larynx is pulled upward to meet the epiglottis and seal off the trachea. Food goes from the larynx to the esophagus. Food moves down the esophagus by peristalsis. The peristaltic wave reaches the esophageal sphincter and food enters the stomach. The unique muscular structure of the stomach breaks up the food into small pieces called "chyme". Chyme exists through the pyloric sphincter into the duodenum of the small intestine.

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CLEANSE YOUR DIGESTIVE SYSTEM THIS HOLIDAY SEASON



You'll also want to stay away from foods that might be food allergens, such as eggs, soy and peanuts. When cleansing, east simple meals consisting of raw vegetables, fruits, beans, nuts, grains, seeds and herbs. Adding fiber Eating foods rich in fiber can help to achieve a feeling of fullness when doing a cleanse. Some good examples include apples, oranges, carrot juice, quinoa, beans, rice and salad. These are also ideal choices because they are easy to digest and contain essential vitamins and minerals which will aid in tissue repair.

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