Summary
A short Operation Ouch 'biology facts' clip. The doctors explain why we're sick -- how the stomach can send food back up to protect the body. Free on the official Operation Ouch YouTube channel.
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Ages 7+
Some gross-but-friendly body science (real footage) -- a quick preview is wise.
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Discussion questions
Discussion
Throwing up is gross -- but it's often your body getting rid of something bad.
- Why does the body sometimes make us sick (vomit)?
- How can vomiting protect you?
- What should you do (and drink) after being sick?
Quick work-a-long
Vocabulary: vomit, stomach, protect, sick, fluids.
Try it: Write one reason being sick can actually help the body.