Waste Removal: How Our Body Stays Clean Inside
Students will understand that our bodies produce waste and have ways to get rid of it, such as through sweat, breathing, and going to the toilet, keeping us healthy.
Key Questions
- What happens to the waste our body makes?
- Why do we sweat?
- How does going to the toilet help our body?
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