1) Unscramble the parts of the digestive system.
a) liver
b) stomach
c) intestine
d) rectum
e) anus
f) esophagus
g) mouth
h) pancreas
i) esophagus
j) teeth
k) tongue
2) Label the parts on this diagram of the digestive system.
Top left: Esophagus
Top right: Stomach
Middle left: Liver
Bottom left: Small intestine
Bottom right: Large intestine
3) Find the parts of the digestive system
(Word search answers are embedded in the grid; common terms include: MOUTH, STOMACH, LIVER, PANCREAS, ESOPHAGUS, INTESTINE, RECTUM, ANUS)
4) Select one or two parts and describe what they are used for in the digestive system.
The stomach is a muscular organ that stores food and mixes it with gastric juices to begin the process of breaking down proteins. The small intestine is where most digestion and nutrient absorption occurs, using enzymes from the pancreas and bile from the liver to break down food further and absorb nutrients into the bloodstream.
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of worksheet digestive system.