We don't actually digest all the food that we eat. Food that cannot be digested by the body is known as roughage, which is a form of fiber. Fiber helps the digestive system get rid of waste and helps keep everything flowing smoothly through the digestive tract. Grains, fruits and vegetables are high in fiber. We need to eat several servings of these foods each day.
Students write stories.
Fabulous Fiber Foods Have students write stories of foods going through the process of digestion. Tell them to choose one of the foods from the student page and then describe the journey through the digestive system as if they were that food. Encourage students to be creative and have fun as they describe the process. Reflect, summarize and discuss. Have students share their stories with the class.