B4 Science · Term 2, Week 5

The Human Body Systems

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Curriculum details

Strand
Systems (Strand 3)
Sub-strand
The Human Body Systems (3.1)
Content standard
B4.3.1.1 - Recognise that different parts of the human body work interdependently to perform a specific function
Indicator
B4.3.1.1.1 - Know the organs of the digestive system and their functions
Suggested placement
Term 2, Week 5 (Week 17 of the year)

Our suggestion, laid out in curriculum order across three terms of twelve weeks. NaCCA does not fix the week, so follow your school's scheme of learning.

Curriculum reference
Science Curriculum (Basic 4-6), 2019, p. 8

Transcribed from the official NaCCA publication. Check this page against the source.

Exemplars (from the NaCCA curriculum)

- Show videos, pictures and models of the digestive system.
- Learners keenly observe the organs of the digestive system.
- Explain to learners the functions of the various organs in the digestive system.
- Draw a diagram of the digestive system and cut out the various parts of the system into flash cards.
- Learners randomly pick the parts of the digestive system on flashcards.
- Learners build the digestive system by arranging the parts in an orderly manner as they appear in the digestive system.
- Engage learners in an activity to role-play the various parts of the digestive system and their functions, with the aid of flashcards.