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Teaching Health of the digestive system

Health of the digestive system

Harmful bacteria can enter your digestive system in food and make you sick. This is called foodborne illness or food poisoning. The bacteria, or the toxins they produce, may cause vomiting or cramping.

CK-12 (Middle School)

ESSENTIAL QUESTION:

How do some foods upset the digestive system?
STANDARDS:
RST.2 - Main Ideas, RST.4 - Key Terms

DEPTH OF KNOWLEDGE (DOK) LEVELS:

1,2
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