Science Secrets · Drawing 28 of 40
Lunch Goes on a Journey
The Human Body
Digestion begins in the mouth. Food then passes through the esophagus, stomach and intestines. The body turns food into substances it can use.
Did you know?
Much of the nutrient absorption happens in the small intestine.
Look together
Which route does food follow on the model?
An idea to try
With an adult, draw four stages: mouth, esophagus, stomach and intestines. Describe the journey in your own words.
For the adult reading along
A little more to discover
This educational model simplifies the digestive tract and does not show the head. The liver, pancreas and other organs also help digestion but are not shown.
Sources and illustration notes (1)
Simplified scene and shapes. Models, imagined comparisons and enlargements do not preserve all real measurements.
These links lead to other websites. Explore them with an adult. References identify the institution and the related lesson; some linked pages are in French.
- Nemours KidsHealth: Digestive SystemDigestion begins in the mouth with chewing and saliva; muscle waves push food down the esophagus to the stomach, which mixes it with digestive juices; most nutrients are absorbed into the blood in the small intestine.
Page prepared on October 12, 2026. Illustrations are simplified for colouring.
This drawing is from the book Science Secrets to Colour
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