Introduction
You are going to take an amazing journey through the human body. You will explore how your magnificent body functions from tip to toe. The first stop will be in your head. You will learn how your eyes, ears, nose and mouth allow you to be aware of your surroundings. Then, you will move to the heart and lungs followed by the digestive system. Finally, you will end your journey by learning about the muscles and bones. Prepare yourself to be completely fascinated by the workings of your amazing body.
Task
“QUEST”IONS FOR HUMAN BODY WEB QUEST
Senses: sight, smell, touch, taste and hearing.
- Approximately 150 million light-sensitive cells called rods and cones are found in the retina of your eye. What are the functions of the rods and cones? How are they different?
- The sense of smell is a chemical sense. How many different smells can the average human distinguish?
- Humans have special nerve cells, called receptors, which allow us the sense of touch. Which areas of our body are the most sensitive?
- What are the four main basic kinds of taste our taste buds can recognize?
- Vibrations in the air are funneled into your ear canal by your outer ear. What is the cochlea, and what is its role in helping you hear sounds?
Heart and Lungs:
- What is the largest vein in your body, and what does it do?
- How large is the average human adult heart?
- How many times a minute does the average heart beat?
- What causes our heart to make the lub-dub sound?
- The human heart has two sides, which are separated by a thick muscular wall. How many chambers are in our heart, and what are they called?
Digestive System:
- What are the main organs that make up the digestive system?
- Where and how does digestion start in your body?
- How do nutrients absorbed in the small intestine get into blood?
- What is the difference between the large intestine and the small intestine?
- Approximately how many hours does it take for the stomach to process a meal?
Muscles and Bones:
- What are the main functions of the skeletal system?
- What is the stretchy tissue that connects bones and muscles called?
- Muscles are divided into three groups. What are they, and how do they differ?
- What is the difference between voluntary muscles and involuntary muscles?
- How many bones are in your foot and toes?
Process
Process
To succesfully complete your journey, you must follow the steps listed below. 1. Click on "Quest"ions for a list of the questions you will need to answer. You may print this page. 2. Review the questions for each section before visiting the web sites listed. 3. Work in groups of three to explore the web sites listed in the Resources section. 4. On a seperate sheet of paper, answer each question using complete sentences. 5. After completing the web quest, share your answers with your classmates.
Evaluation
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Accomplished 3 |
Developing |
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Quality of Assignments |
Assignments were neat and grammatically correct. Answers were complete and factual. |
Assignments were neat and met requirements without more than two errors or incorrect answers. |
Assignments were not complete and/or more than three answers were incorrect. |
Assignments were sloppy, contained many grammatical errors and answers were not complete. |
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Internet Use |
Accessed the Internet links and obtained the information effectively. |
Accessed the Internet links but had some difficulty navigating the sites. |
Had difficulty accessing links and difficulty navigating sites. |
Was unable to access links and/or navigate sites without constant assistance. |
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Working in Groups |
Contributed and assisted group in problem solving. Offered insights to class discussions. |
Contributed some to group activities and class discussions. |
Did not contribute when working with group or in class, but did not cause conflicts. |
Did not work will with group members, did not contribute and caused conflicts. |
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Timeliness of all assignments |
Completed all required assignments on time. |
Completed most assignments on time. |
Assignments were 2-3 days late. |
Assignments were one week late. |
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Overall Performance |
Went beyond requirements, was enthusiastic and assisted fellow classmates. |
Followed most instructions, completed assignments and showed some interest. |
Followed some instructions, work was incomplete and showed little interest. |
Did not follow instructions, showed no interest in subject and did not complete unit requirements. |
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Conclusion
After completing this web quest, you should have a better understanding of the human body. This web quest offered you the opportunity to explore the senses, heart and lungs, digestive system, and muscles and bones. There is so much more to learn! Return to the links listed in the Resources section, and check out the other areas we did not cover. Good Luck on your continued journey through the human body.
Teacher Page
Category | Excellent | Accomplished 3 | Developing | Not Developed | Score |
Quality of Assignments | Assignments were neat and grammatically correct. Answers were complete and factual. | Assignments were neat and met requirements without more than two errors or incorrect answers. | Assignments were not complete and/or more than three answers were incorrect. | Assignments were sloppy, contained many grammatical errors and answers were not complete. | . |
Internet Use | Accessed the Internet links and obtained the information effectively. | Accessed the Internet links but had some difficulty navigating the sites. | Had difficulty accessing links and difficulty navigating sites. | Was unable to access links and/or navigate sites without constant assistance. | . |
Working in Groups | Contributed and assisted group in problem solving. Offered insights to class discussions. | Contributed some to group activities and class discussions. | Did not contribute when working with group or in class, but did not cause conflicts. | Did not work will with group members, did not contribute and caused conflicts. |
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Timeliness of all assignments | Completed all required assignments on time. | Completed most assignments on time. | Assignments were 2-3 days late. | Assignments were one week late. | . |
Overall Performance | Went beyond requirements, was enthusiastic and assisted fellow classmates. | Followed most instructions, completed assignments and showed some interest. | Followed some instructions, work was incomplete and showed little interest. | Did not follow instructions, showed no interest in subject and did not complete unit requirements. | . |
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Student’s Name _____________________________________________