3-D Digestive System Project

Goal: You will create a 3-dimensional model of the digestive 

system and tell what each part does for our body! Your model 
must LOOK like the digestive system. Be creative! 
Project Must Include the following: 
1. All parts of the digestive track: 
a. mouth 
b. esophagus 
c. stomach 
d. liver 
e. pancreas 
f. gall bladder 
g. small intestines 
h. large intestines 
i. Rectum 
j. anus 
2. You must write out what each part does (function) for the digestive system 
on separate sheet of paper. (typed, 12 point font) ATTACH LIST TO YOUR 
PROJECT! 
3. Project must be creative and 3-D! 
ideas:  
a. 3-D poster/cardboard 
b. decorate an apron or t-shirt 
c. pop-up book (not a regular booklet) 
d. life-size model  
e. can use different clays, fabrics, supplies to create each part of the 
digestive system 

DUE DATES: 
Honors: Tuesday,  Standards: 
March 20th  Wednesday, 
March 21st 
 
 
 

Rubric on Back →
3-D Digestive System Project Rubric 
Body Part  Included and Labeled  Does it LOOK like the  Function Included in 
on 3-D Project?  structure?  Essay portion? 

mouth       

esophagus       

stomach       

liver       

pancreas       

gall bladder       

small intestines       

large intestines       

rectum       

anus       

Total Points  /10 points possible  /10 points possible  /10 points possible 

  Grade & Comments:     

   
   
  /30 points 
  total 
 
 
 

Bonus Points: ​Optional, Not required 

Go above and beyond by creating a “working” digestive system.  
Example from former students: use plumbing pipes or tubing to allow water to 
flow through!  
You will get your lowest grade replaced with 100% (homework or quiz grade) 
Did you do the bonus?  YES  NO 
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