Republic of the Philippines

Department of Education
Region XII
DIVISION OF SULTAN KUDARAT
ISULAN NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL
Capitol East, Kalawag II, Isulan Sultan Kudarat

SEMI-DETAILED LESSON PLAN IN SCIENCE 8

TOPIC / TITLE STRUCTURE AND FUNCTIONS OF DIGESTIVE SYSTEM

GRADE LEVEL GRADE 8
TIME ALLOTMENT 45 MINUTES
TEACHER ALLAN MARK Q. GAMBOA

CONTENT STANDARD/ LEARNING COMPENTENCIES MATERIALS

AND OBJECTIVES

Content Standard:
➢ The learner demonstrates an understanding of the
digestive system and its interaction with circulatory,
respiratory, and excretory systems in providing the
body with nutrients for energy.
Learning Competencies:
➢ Explain ingestion, absorption, assimilation, and
excretion. (MELC Week 1 S8LT-Iva-13)
Learning Objectives:
At the end of the lesson, the students should be able to;
a.) identify the organs that make up the digestive system;
b.) give the function of each organ;
c.) describe how some accessory organs and glands help the
body in the digestive process.

Content
Subject Matter: Structures and Functions of the Digestive
System
Integration: Oral Communication and Empowerment
Technology
Strategies: Inquiry-based learning and Collaborative
Learning
Materials: As stated,
References: Department of Education. (2014). K-12 Basic
Education Curriculum, Science 8 Learners Material (pp.281-
303) https://www.visiblebody.com/learn/digestive/digestive-
accessory-organs
TEACHING-LEARNING ACTIVITIES
Preliminary Activities:
(Prayer, Greetings, Checking of Attendance, Setting
Rules, Motivational)

Motivational

Directions: The teacher will ask the learners to form a circle,

they have a provided crumpled paper for them to pass while
the song is played, the last learner who holds the paper will be
the one to answer the teacher’s questions.
EXPLORE (Discovering the lesson)

Activity 1: "Pick Me Up"

What do you think is our lesson for today?

Answer: 1. B 2. C 3. E 4. F 5. H
EXPLAIN (Teach the concept)

Digestive System is one of the most

essential systems in the human body,
responsible for breaking down food,
absorbing nutrients, and eliminating
waste. However, it does not function in
isolation. It collaborates with various
other systems to ensure that the body
receives the energy and nutrients
needed for optimal functioning.

The digestive system includes a series of organs that work

together to convert food into energy and nutrients that the body
can use.

The major components of the digestive system are:

• Mouth: Begins the process
of digestion by mechanically
breaking down food through
chewing.
• Esophagus: Transports
food from the mouth to the
stomach.
• Stomach: Uses acids and
enzymes to break down
food into a semi-liquid form
known as chyme.
• Small Intestine: Absorbs nutrients from the chyme into
the bloodstream.
• Large Intestine: Absorbs water and forms waste for
elimination.
• Liver, Gallbladder, and Pancreas: Assist in digestion
by producing bile and digestive enzymes.
Accessory organs and glands play a crucial role in the
digestive process by producing and secreting enzymes,
hormones, and other substances that aid in breaking down
food.

These organs do not directly come in contact with food

but assist in digestion in the following ways:

1. Salivary Glands – These glands (parotid,

submandibular, and sublingual) secrete saliva, which
contains the enzyme amylase that begins the
breakdown of carbohydrates in the mouth. Saliva also
moistens food, making it easier to swallow.
2. Liver – The liver produces bile, a digestive fluid that
helps break down fats into smaller droplets through
emulsification, making it easier for enzymes to digest
them. Bile is stored in the gallbladder until needed.
3. Gallbladder – This small organ stores and releases
bile into the small intestine (duodenum) when fatty
foods are present. It aids in the efficient digestion and
absorption of fats.
4. Pancreas – The pancreas produces digestive
enzymes (amylase, lipase, and proteases) that break
down carbohydrates, fats, and proteins. It also
releases bicarbonate, which neutralizes stomach acid
before food enters the small intestine, protecting the
intestinal lining and allowing enzymes to work
effectively.

ELABORATE (The students must apply the information they

learned in explain)

Activity 2: “I FILL YOU”

Directions: Label the main organs involved in the digestive

system in the figure and answer the questions that follow. Write
your answers on a separate sheet of paper.

1. Label the organ pointed by the arrow

EVALUATE (Assess what they learned)

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTIONS:

1. What is the primary function of the digestive system?

a) Producing blood cells
b) Breaking down food and absorbing nutrients
c) Pumping oxygen throughout the body
d) Controlling body temperature

2. Which organ is responsible for mechanically breaking

down food in the digestive system?
a) Esophagus
b) Stomach
c) Mouth
d) Liver

3. What is the semi-liquid substance formed in the

stomach after food is broken down?
a) Bile
b) Chyme
c) Saliva
d) Mucus

4. Where does most nutrient absorption occur in the

digestive system?
a) Stomach
b) Small intestine
c) Large intestine
d) Esophagus

5. Which accessory organ produces bile to help digest

fats?
a) Pancreas
b) Gallbladder
c) Liver
d) Stomach

6. What is the role of the pancreas in digestion?

a) Produces bile
b) Stores food
c) Produces digestive enzymes
d) Absorbs water

7. Which organ stores bile before it is released into the

small intestine?
a) Liver
b) Gallbladder
c) Pancreas
d) Esophagus

8. What enzyme in saliva helps break down

carbohydrates?
a) Lipase
b) Protease
c) Amylase
d) Pepsin
 9. Which part of the digestive system is responsible for
absorbing water and forming waste?
a) Small intestine
b) Large intestine
c) Stomach
d) Liver

10. What substance neutralizes stomach acid before food

enters the small intestine?
a) Amylase
b) Bile
c) Bicarbonate
d) Protease

Answer Key:
1. B
2. C
3. B
4. B
5. C
6. C
7. B
8. C
9. B
10. C
EXTEND (New concept and understanding)

Unraveling Digestion

Instruction:
Create an illustration of the human digestive system and label
its parts. Include the functions of at least five major organs
involved in the digestive process.

CRITERIA FOR CHECKING:

Accuracy of Illustration (15 ➢ Clearly represents the
points) human digestive
system with correct
anatomy.
➢ Includes major
organs (mouth,
esophagus, stomach,
small intestine, large
intestine).
➢ Properly labeled and
positioned.
Clarity & Neatness (10 ➢ Drawing is clean,
points) well-organized, and
easy to understand.
➢ Labels are readable
and correctly placed.
➢ Colors (if used)
enhance clarity and
differentiation of
organs.
Function Description (15 ➢ Provides accurate
points) functions of at least
five major organs.
➢ Explanations are
clear, concise, and
scientifically correct.
 ➢ Shows understanding
of the digestive
process.
Creativity & Presentation (5 ➢ Uses creative
points) elements (e.g.,
colors, diagrams,
unique design).
➢ Demonstrates effort
and originality in
presenting the model.
Overall Completeness (5 ➢ Meets all
points) requirements
(illustration, labels,
organ functions).
➢ Follows instructions
and presents a well-
rounded project.

Prepared by: Checked by:

Allan Mark Q. Gamboa Naiah Leal Caro Amar

Pre-Service Teacher Cooperating Teacher