Students create a chart to view a comparison with the USDA graphically. As an extension, students can even look at the food pyramid and USDA recommendations for other cultures. Show students the digestion and choking animations. Consider these segments of the software a visual aid for teaching the digestive track. Have students identify the different parts and functions of the digestive system.
Students can take the digestive quiz on the program to test their skills.
As an extension to the unit, the teacher edition for the software suggests students model the first step of digestion with a mortar and pestle. Then students can create other models for the digestive system or its functions. After studying the basic laws of physics, introduce students to the Coaster program. The software allows students to construct a simulated roller coaster with loops, drops, hills and brakes - applying their knowledge of physics as they create the ride. As a supplement to the study of biology, teachers can register their students to The Chem Place.