BTEC & T Level Dissection: Bird Digestive System

Inside Nature: Bird digestive system resource pack (BTEC & T Level Animal Science)
Watch ZSL’s 4-minute Inside Nature educational video, featuring a post-mortem examination and dissection of the digestive system of a white stork, aided by animations to support learning. Accompanying worksheets, mark schemes, and teacher guidance available in attachments.

Supports teaching of the bird digestive system including the structure and function of bird-specific digestive organs, using real-world wildlife science from ZSL’s zoos. At ZSL, any animal that passes away undergoes a post-mortem examination to understand cause of death, support scientific research, and maintain high welfare standards.

Pack contents:
• Teacher guidance document, including context and suggested delivery notes.
• Student worksheet with a variety of exam-style questions linked to the curriculum.
• Mark scheme to support efficient assessment.

Suitable for learners studying at the level of:
• BTEC Level 2 Animal Care
• T Level Animal Care and Management (Level 3)

How to use this resource:
Perfect for introducing the bird digestive system topic or reinforcing learning at the end of the unit. Videos are divided into segments with pause points, featuring suggested Q&A prompts on-screen. Worksheets can be completed after watching the video, as homework, or sections can be completed during each pause point.

Last updated: 11/3/2026

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