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Digestive Quest: A Gamified Approach to Learning the Human Digestive System Using 
Scratch 

   This project introduces Digestive Quest, a gamified learning experience developed 
using Scratch to enhance students’ understanding of the Human Digestive System. Traditional 
teaching methods often rely on passive learning, which may limit engagement and conceptual 
understanding. This project aims to transform learning into an interactive and student-centred 
process. The project was implemented with Form 2 students, who collaboratively designed and 
developed an educational game. The process included planning the storyline, constructing 
questions based on the syllabus, designing sprites and backgrounds to represent digestive 
organs, and programming animations using Scratch. Variables were used to represent different 
classes of food such as carbohydrates, proteins, and fats. The developed game can be accessed at: https://scratch.mit.edu/projects/1291364028. The results showed increased student engagement and improved understanding of digestion concepts, particularly in identifying organ functions and food breakdown. Students also developed problem-solving and computational thinking skills. 
In conclusion, Digestive Quest demonstrates that gamification and hands-on learning can make 
complex scientific concepts more engaging, meaningful, and easier to understand.