I.

OBJECTIVES:

At the end of the lesson, the students can:

a. Identify the parts of the digestive system;
b. Value the importance of digestive system; and
c. Label the parts of the digestive system.

II. SUBJECT MATTER:

THE DIGESTIVE SYSTEM (Grade 8)

III. LEARNING RESOURCES

References: Science 8 (Learner’s Module and Internet)

Materials: Instructional Materials and Mockup of digestive system

IV. PROCEDURE:

TEACHER’S ACTIVITY STUDENT’S ACTIVITY

A. Preparation

Everybody please stand for a prayer. In the name of the

Father, the Son, the Holy Spirit, Amen…
Amen.Amen.
Good morning class
Good morning !
How are you today?
Were fine ma’am!
It’s good to hear that. So much for that, since it is our first
topic in Module 3, are you excited to engage another
lesson?
Yes ma’am!
Very good. At this point, tack in your seat belt because we
will fly with our thoughts and ideas with this morning.

B. Motivation

To start, I will divide you into 5 groups, you are going to

count 1-5 and you will be group according to the number
assigned to you.
This time we’re going to play a game called Food Roulette
(Game of Food). Now I will give the mechanics.
Lance kindly read the mechanics of the game.
Thank you! Owen kindly read the Rules.
Mechanics:
1. The Teacher will say a Food Word and Group 1 will
say another food from the last letter of the food
given by the Teacher, Then Group 2 will say
another Food from the Last letter of the food given
by Group 1; Group 3 from Group 2; Group 4 from
Group 3; Group 5 from Group 4. (End)
2. Another Set will start - same sequence as No. 2. It
will be 3 sets.
Rules:
1. Each Group will be given 3 seconds to answer.
2. Brand Name is not allowed but Proper noun will.
3. Beverage is allowed.
 4. After Group 5, Teacher will begin another set.
5. The team/s who get/s the highest score will be the
Thank you, Owen! winner.

Remember class, the group who will get the highest score
will receive a prize. Is my instruction clear? Yes ma’am!

Round 1. Group 1 will answer “_________”.

I was doing house chores and I think of … “Jackfruit”. Group 2 will answer “_________”.
Group 3 will answer “_________”.
Group 4 will answer “_________”.
Round 2. Group 5 will answer “_________”.
I went to Mall, while driving I am thinking of … “Fried
Chicken” for lunch. Group 1 will answer “_________”.
Group 2 will answer “_________”.
Group 3 will answer “_________”.
Group 4 will answer “_________”.
Round 3. Group 5 will answer “_________”.
I got hungry while Shopping and I am thinking of … “Ice
cream” for merienda. Group 1 will answer “_________”.
Group 2 will answer “_________”.
Group 3 will answer “_________”.
Group 4 will answer “_________”.
Group 5 will answer “_________”.

Thank you, class, for cooperating! The group who got the (Students are clapping)
highest score is the group 3. Let’s give them a barangay
clap.
Are you Hungry now? Yes, we are!

In a little while it will be lunch already.

C. Presentation of the Lesson

From the activity that we have done, what do you think will
be our topic for this morning?

Yes Jecelmy, you are recognized. (Students raising their hands)

Very well said Jecelmy. Digestive System ma’am?

So, our topic this morning is all about, Digestive System.
Before going further, you need to know first your
objectives for today’s lesson. So as expected, at the end of
the lesson you can, please everybody read.

a. Identify the parts of the digestive system;

b. Value the importance of digestive system; and
c. Label the parts of the digestive system.

D. DISCUSSION
Don’t return to your seats just yet.
Let’s do another activity. Here are 5 envelopes.
Choose one representative of your group and proceed in (5 Students approaches in front)
front.

Choose one envelope. Then proceed to your respective (Students return to their groups with own envelopes)
groups.
Now, open your envelopes and identify the specific image
and discuss its function in 3minutes. (Student discussion)

Okay, time is up! What have you noticed with the pictures? They are parts of the digestive system.

Yes. You have learned the following parts in your previous

year. Now will discuss the Digestive process in detail. So,
with that what is the function of the digestive system? The system responsible for food after we eat is Digestive
System.”

Yes. The digestive system Is responsible for breakdown and

absorption of nutrients from food thereby bringing energy
for the body. So now, one representative per group will
discuss their collaboration in front. Who among you have
the mouth image?
We have it!
Okay! Be the first to discuss your
work.
The mouth offers an entry of food into the body. It is also
where the mechanical breakdown begins.
Good job! Yes!
The mouth breaks down food into bits to facilitate transfer
thru the esophagus to the stomach. This is a process called
mastication. It also serves as the initial stage of digestion
with the enzyme converting carbohydrates. What is that
enzyme?
Salivary amylase!
And now let’s follow the food as it passes through the
digestive system. From the mouth, food passes through
the? What connects the mouth and stomach?
Esophagus!
Yes. And who have the esophagus? Can you share your
ideas? The esophagus transact food from the mouth to the
stomach by a movement.
That’s correct! So, through peristalsis, the food, or now
called chime, goes through the cardiac sphincter, a
ring-shaped muscle where food enters from esophagus to
stomach that prevents food reflux. The food
then is transported to the stomach. So again, what is that
muscle that prevent reflux?
The cardiac sphincter!
Correct. Now, which group now hold the stomach? Can you
discuss it in front? The stomach further forms the food into smaller portions
and contains HCl that aids digestion and destroys the
bacteria present in the ingested food. It also has pepsin
the breakdown protein into smaller forms.

Yes, that’s correct. Now, where does the food go after

passing the stomach? Small intestines!

Now who among you the small intestine picture? Please go The small intestine is where pancreatic juices aids in
in front and discuss. digestion of protein, carbohydrates and fats. It is also the
longest part of the digestive system.

Yes, that’s correct. You may return to your seat.

Furthermore, in the small intestine, bile acts on the food.
Bile is produced in the liver and stored in the gallbladder. It
breaks down fats into smaller droplets. Liver!
What organ produces bile?
How about the one that stores bile?
That’s correct! Small intestines the remains of the
digestion and absorption are now enters the large
intestine who happens to be in the last group.
Gallbladder!
The large intestine is composed by the ascending,
transverse and descending colon, the anus and rectum. It
is also where the appendix is. It also contains the feces
ready for excretion.

Yes, that true. You may now return to your seat. The large
intestine is composed by the ascending, Transverse and
descending colon, the appendix, anus and rectum. It is
Also, where absorption of water occurs. The remains after
water has been absorbed are now called STOOL or FECES
then it will be stored in the rectum then excrete to the
anus.

E. APPLICATION
This time, the same group you have, you are going to label
the parts of the digestive system. I will give you 3 minutes
Yes Ma’am.
to do the activity. The group who finish first will receive 10
points. Are you ready?
Your time starts now!

Time is up pass your paper. The group 1 will receive 10

points because they are finish before the time.

F. GENERALIZATION

Good job class!

It seems that you now understand our discussion a while
ago. Let us give ourselves a big hand for our achievement
today.

So, in summary, the digestive system is composed of? The mouth, esophagus, stomach, large and small
Yes Owen? intestines!

They are responsible for breakdown and absorption of

All are which function to do what?
Yes Lance? nutrients from food thereby bringing energy for the body.
Excellent!
 V. EVALUATION

This time, we will see if you really understand our lesson in this morning.

Get a ¼ sheet of paper and answer the following questions.

Direction: Answer the following questions.

1. What is digestive system?

a. The body’s breathing system
b. The body’s system of nerves
c. The body’s food processing system
d. The body’s blood-transporting system.
2. Select the correct order of the four steps of the digestive system. (from start to finish)
a. Elimination, absorption, ingestions, digestion
b. Ingestion, absorption, digestion, elimination
c.

3. Digestion begins in the mouth. Which of the following statement is INCORRECT?

a. The tongue aids in the digestion of food.
b. The saliva changes some of the starches in the food to sugar.
c. The tongue keeps the food in place in the mouth while the food is being chewed.
d. The digestive juices can react more easily with the food when chewed.

4. What happens when food reaches the stomach?

a. Nothing. No digestion occurs in the stomach.
b. The food moves quickly into the small intestine.
c. Juices mix with the food and stomach muscles squeeze it.
d. The food is completely digested and is absorbed by the tiny blood vessels in the walls of
stomach.
5. The digestive system processes food into usable and unusable materials. The usable materials
are sent to the body’s cells as food. What happens to unusable materials.
a. It goes to the pancreas to await disposal.
b. It goes to the right ventricle to await disposal.
c. It goes to the large intestine to await disposal.
d. It goes to the small intestine to await disposal.
6.

VI. ASSIGNMENT
List down three (3) digestive system disorders. Write down the causes and the ways on how
to treat them.