Tag: intestine
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Case Study: Understanding Cyclospora Infection
Inspired by the ongoing 2026 Cyclospora outbreaks linked to contaminated fresh produce. Foodborne illnesses often make headlines, but students rarely get the opportunity to explore the biology behind these outbreaks. This Cyclospora Case Study uses a current food safety event to help students connect microbiology, anatomy, physiology, and public health through the story of a…
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Digestive System Drag and Drop with Quiz
Use Google slides to label the digestive system. This set was made for anatomy students to practice labeling the alimentary canal and biliary system.
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Case Study – Celiac Disease and Digestion
Case study explores the role of villi in the digestive system as student learn how gluten triggers the immune system in people with celiac disease.
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Label Digestive System
This worksheet was designed for anatomy students to practice labeling the organs of the digestive system. It is a little more advanced than what is typically seen in health or basic biology classes because it includes the three sections of the small intestine (duodenum, jejunum, ileum) and the three sections of the colon. (Note: I…
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Investigation: Villi Height
Use a Netlogo simulation to observe how different heights of villi within the intestine affect absorption rate. Change the height of villi or size of food.
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Modeling the Alimentary Canal
In this activity, students use string to model the gastrointestinal tract as a scale model. I’ve noticed that students do have difficulty with the concept of scaling, which is one of the crosscutting concepts listed in the NGSS. The directions give students measurements for a 1/3 scale model, the human alimentary canal is about 9…