Science

Science

To help us understand how our bodies break down food, we carried out a hands-on investigation. We used bananas, crackers, orange juice, and water to represent food and stomach acid, then "digested" them in a sealed bag just like our stomach does. Next, we poured the mixture into tights to show how the intestines squeeze out nutrients and water. Finally, we looked at what was left – the waste our body doesn’t need. It was a fun (and messy!) way to explore how digestion works from start to finish.