» A Question of Digestion

A Question of Digestion

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Book meta-data
  • Reading Box: Sapphire (Levels 29-30)
  • Year: Four
  • Fiction/Nonfiction: Non-fiction
  • Theme/Topic: Different views, Food, Health, Life science
  • Genre: Explanation
  • Strategy/Skills: Making Connections, Questioning, Monitoring and Clarifying
  • Page Count: 8
  • Reading Level: 30
  • Item Code: 220050
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  • Curriculum Codes: ACELA1490, ACELA1793, ACELA1780, ACELA1828, ACELT1602, ACELT1603, ACELT1604, ACELY1690, ACELY1691, ACELY1692
Reader Description

In this article you will learn about the process of digestion, and how different foods affect digestion and health. The article includes the phrase 'You are what you eat.' Have you heard this expression before? Do you think it's true?

After you have completed the Reader

Survey others in the school about the healthy food options they would like to see on a school cafeteria menu. Collect the data on a chart with the heading 'Food Options' in the left column and the heading 'Tally' in the right column. Using the survey results draw up a healthy menu for the school cafeteria to entice others to try the healthier options on offer.

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