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In this biology activity, learners recreate the process of digestion in a zip lock bag. A bit of soda pop added to some crumbled crackers approximates how acids in the stomach dissolve food. This is a very popular activity, as it is a little bit gross.
- Under 5 minutes
- 5 to 10 minutes
- 1 cent - $1 per student
- Ages 8 - 11
- Activity, Experiment/Lab Activity
- English
Quick Guide
Materials List (per student)
- Soda pop
- Two crackers (salt free soda crackers work best)
- Ziploc Bag
Subjects
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Life Sciences
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Human Body
- Digestion
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Human Body
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Physical Sciences
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Chemistry
- Chemical Reactions
- Acids and Bases
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Chemistry
Informal Categories
- Food and Cooking
Audience
To use this activity, learners need to:
- see
- touch
Learning styles supported:
- Involves hands-on or lab activities