What Happens to Food Inside Our Body
Tracing the path of food through the digestive system and understanding the roles of different organs and enzymes.
Key Questions
- What happens to a roti when you chew it? How does it change?
- Why do our bodies need to break down food before we can use it?
- Where does the food you eat go after it leaves your mouth?
CBSE Learning Outcomes
Suggested Methodologies
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