Summary
A full Operation Ouch episode. Dr. Chris and Dr. Xand explore the gases inside us -- why we burp, how the gut handles air and food, and what's happening inside the digestive system. Free on the official Operation Ouch YouTube channel.
Viewer safety
Ages 7+
Some gross-but-friendly body science (real footage) -- a quick preview is wise.
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Teaching resources
Discussion questions
Discussion
Burps are funny -- but they're a clue about how your digestive system works.
- What is a burp actually made of?
- Which body parts does food and air travel through?
- Why does the body need to get rid of extra gas?
Quick work-a-long
Vocabulary: burp, gas, digestion, gut, stomach.
Try it: Draw the path food takes from your mouth down through your body. Label two parts.