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Poo and You!

Hands-on science lesson plans for teachers related to the topic 'Poo and You!'.

Making Poo

Get your class excited about the digestive system in this hands-on, and slightly messy, lesson where they get to make poo! Students will learn about the different organs that make up the digestive system and help break down the foods we eat. The lesson includes some cross-curricular ideas and a student worksheet.

Recommended for Years 3 – 6.

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Rethink Your Drink

Do your students know how much sugar different types of drinks contain? Encourage your class to rethink their drink by using Nutrition Information labels to calculate the amount of sugar in different types of beverages. Students will record their predictions and answers in the table provided.

Recommended for Years 3 – 6.

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