Model the Body Systems Inquiry Lab Activity

Introduction

Students have learned about the functions of different systems of the human body. The student's task is to find real-life examples of something that can be used as a model for the entire human body, including the 11 organ systems. Students will illustrate the model and use to describe how the different systems work together to help the body function.

Task

During the Inquiry Lab students will analyze and conclude the following:

What other real-life systems can be used to model the systems of the human body? 

Explain is there a system that is not included in in your model. Explain why some functions are easier to model than others.

How do the systems in your model respond to changes in the environment?

How successful was your model in illustrating the effects of having parts of the system break down?

How do all the systems in your model work together to help the model as a whole?

Students will share their finish model with the teacher. Discuss the parts of their models and compare the ways they chose to model the same systems.

Process

Make Observations:

1. Think about the different systems that make up your body.

2. In the table, list each body system, and describe what each system in the body does.

3. Discuss a model of the entire body with your teacher and the rest of the class. Note how each system is modeled in the example and how all the systems work together.

4. Think of an example of your own. Describe this model.

5. Fill in the last column of your table for the example you chose. Be creative and descriptive.

6. Create a visual display that illustrates your model. Use photos and other pictures to show the different parts of the model system you created. Label each of these pictures to describe which body system they represent. Include a description of the function of each system on the labels.

7. Use the visual of your model to describe how the systems work together and maintain homeostasis. List the events that occur in your model as each system does its job.

8. You will submit your lab report and your model on google classroom. If you want to draw the picture of your model you can but must be submitted on google classroom on time.

https://drive.google.com/file/d/17MKMsky5p6QRYexKxoO-Mire3bubSZau/view?usp=sharing

 

Evaluation

Student answered all questions on lab report. 

Student used descriptions in the table to come up with parts of their model.

Student used pictures or visual on their presentation to illustrate their model. 

Student labeled all the parts of their model and was descriptive as possible explaining all the parts and their functions. 

Student made sure that the parts of their model connected and explained each part of their models of the human body system.

Student use proper language and correct spelling and included their resources and/or citations for their presentation.

Student submitted lab report and model on time. 

 

Conclusion

This WebQuest was provided by teacher to emphasize all learning topics in class about the human body systems. Students are able to find creative ways to learned and interconnect the different human body systems. Students applied their knowledge in a fun learning interactive environment to view and research more information about how the human body systems work together. The main purpose of their activity is to discuss and compare ways to model the same systems.

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