Introduction
In this unit, you will be discovering and researching the major parts of the human heart. As a class, we will create a KWL on the human heart. Everyone will also have a chance look at, touch and put back to together a model of a human heart.
Task
Your task will be to research one of the major parts of the heart. You will research one of these major parts: the aorta, left atrium, right atrium, left ventricle, or right ventricle. You will be placed into groups to conduct your research. As a group, you must draw out a model of a heart on chart paper and label only your part of the heart. Then research facts and information about your part to share with the class.
Group 1 - Aorta https://www.webmd.com/heart/picture-of-the-aorta#1
Group 2 - Left Atrium https://www.healthline.com/human-body-maps/left-atrium
Group 3 - Right Atrium http://www.innerbody.com/image_card01/card46-new2.html
Group 4 - Left Ventricle https://www.healthline.com/human-body-maps/left-ventricle
Group 5 - Right Ventricle https://www.healthline.com/human-body-maps/right-ventricle
*See teacher to be assigned to your group. You will have one hour to research and complete your assignment.
Process
1. Quickly and quiet divide into your groups. Gather the supplies you will need: Chart paper, markers note cards, and laptop (only one per group).
2. Choose a researcher, recorder and a speaker for within your group.
3. Draw and research you major heart part.
4. Make sure all areas have been researched from the paper that was given to you by your teacher.
5. Present your assignment to the class.
Evaluation
The students need to work cooperatively to complete a clear group presentation. They will identify and answers the assigned questions.
Rubric
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The students will work together to complete the assigned project. |
While working on their project the group cooperated all the time.
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While working on their project the group cooperated most of the time. | While working on their project the group cooperated some of the time. | Whle working on their project, the group did not cooperate at all. |
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Identify and answer assigned questions. |
The group answered all questions correctly. | The group answered 4 out of 5 questions correctly. | The group answered 3 out of 5 questions correctly. | The group answered 2 or less questions correctly. |
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The group created a presentation that was clear and easy to understand. |
The group's presentation was very clear and easy to understand. | The group's presentation was somewhat clear and easy to understand. | The group's presentation was not clear and wasn't easy to understand. | The groups presentation was not complete. |
Total Score ______-
Conclusion
After completing this WebQuest, you will understand the functions of the major parts of the human heart. You will have a better understanding of how the major areas of the heart work together.
Credits
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Jennifer Boutwell
Gifted Education
4th Grade