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Printable 1st grade science worksheet about digestion and the journey of food through the human digestive system.
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Journey of a Meal: Digestion Story

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This printable science worksheet for 1st grade introduces students to digestion by asking them to trace what happens to a piece of food after it is bitten, chewed, and mixed with saliva. Students write or tell the story of the food's journey through the digestive system. Useful for introducing basic human anatomy, health class, or science lesson on how our bodies process food.

Subject:
Science
Topic:
Health & Nutrition
Grade Level:
1st Grade
Updated February 2026

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