Digestion & Nutrition KS2 – Digestive System & Balanced Diet Lesson 3 (Animals Including Humans)

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Digestion & Nutrition

KS2 Science – Animals Including Humans (Lesson 3)

Teach digestion and nutrition clearly and confidently with this engaging, curriculum-aligned KS2 science lesson. This PowerPoint explains how the digestive system works, why we need food, and what makes up a healthy balanced diet.

Designed for upper KS2 learners, this lesson builds understanding of the digestive process and helps pupils make meaningful links between food, nutrients and body function.

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What’s Included:

• Clear explanation of digestion

• The digestive system (mouth, oesophagus, stomach, intestines)

• How nutrients are absorbed

• Why we need food (energy and growth)

• Healthy eating and balanced diet

• Food groups overview

• Guided discussion questions

• Independent task: ordering digestion steps

• Plenary review questions

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Learning Objectives:

Pupils will:

• Understand what digestion is

• Identify the main organs of the digestive system

• Explain why we need food

• Recognise the food groups in a balanced diet

• Understand how nutrients support growth and energy

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Why Teachers Love This Lesson:

✔ Clear, structured explanations
✔ Curriculum-aligned for KS2
✔ Encourages discussion and scientific thinking
✔ Ready-to-teach PowerPoint format
✔ Supports vocabulary development
✔ Great foundation for further work on human biology

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Perfect For:

• KS2 Science (Animals Including Humans)

• Digestive system topic

• Nutrition and healthy eating lessons

• Revision and recap sessions

• Science week activities

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Product Details:

Subject: Science
Topic: Animals Including Humans
Key Stage: KS2
Lesson: Digestion & Nutrition
Format: PowerPoint
Editable: Yes

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