key stage 3

Module 13 - Food & Digestion - WWW Links

• Learn.co.uk Key Stage 3 Science contains a large section on human human digestion, including animations of the action of the different organs, the action of enzymes and testing for different food groups.
• The BBC Guide to Food Types contains information on the five main types of food. Click on the images of the different food types to access information about what they are, what they do and how much of them you should be eating.
• Primary Resources - Food groups contains more information on food groups and their functions in the body.
• The Kellogg's Nutrition trail is a fun site that takes you through what is meant by a balanced diet and the effect of exercise on what you need to eat.
• ThinkQuest - the Digestive System is a web tour of the digestive system written by a school student in the USA. They've made a great job of it!
• The Digestive System is a good summary of the role of differnt organs.
• Kid's Health - The Real Deal on the Digestive System is an informative tour through the digestive system.