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ScienceOrganisms & Life Processesusually ages 11–13

Digestion & Enzymes

Describe the organs of the human digestive system and how food is physically and chemically digested, including the role of enzymes as biological catalysts

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If your child ate a meal with you, could they describe what happens to the food step by step as it travels through the body — naming the organs it passes through and what each one does?

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Builds on
The Digestive Systemages 8–9KS3 digestive system (enzymes, organs in detail) extends KS2 basic digestive system overview
Cells to Organ Systemsages 11–12The digestive system is an organ system — the hierarchy concept gives the structural framework
Nutrients in a Healthy Dietages 11–13Digestion is the mechanism by which nutrients from diet become available to cells
Digestion & Enzymesthis skill · ages 11–13
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Gut Bacteria & Digestionages 12–13Understanding gut microbiome requires first knowing the digestive system structure and function
Effects of Drugs & Alcoholages 13–14Drug effects on the body are best understood in context of the organ systems they affect, including the digestive system

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Curriculum alignment

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This skill sits outside the F–6 Australian Curriculum — no candidate code matched (v0.1). No NSW K–6 outcome code matched (v0.1). No Victorian Curriculum 2.0 code matched (v0.1).

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Calculating Dietary Energyages 11–13 Cells to Organ Systemsages 11–12 Cells Under the Microscopeages 11–12 Diet Imbalance & Deficiencyages 11–13

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