California Academy of Sciences: Ruminating on the Digestive System

By using two iconic mammals from Africa—the zebra and the buffalo—your students will review the functions of basic digestive organs.

Then, step outside to compare these two digestive systems with a lively demonstration on the playground.

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Anatomy & Physiology, Biology, Zoology

Animals

Cattle, Zebra

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5th Grade, 6th Grade, 7th Grade, 8th Grade, 9th Grade, 10th Grade, 11th Grade

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