The Muscular System

Introduction

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This WebQuest was created to give students a basic understanding of the Muscular System in the Human Body.

It was specifically designed for the Educational Technology course.

This lesson is intended to introduce, analyze, and differentiate the three different types of muscles found in our body.  Also, it will cover the importance of tendons, muscle memory, and proper exercise.

Task

For this project you will work in groups of 2 or 3.  Your task is to complete a short 10 question quiz, using all of the resources I have provided.  You only need to complete one quiz per group.

Once you have completed the quiz, your group will choose one of the three given topics and prepare of a 2 minute presentation in front of the rest of the class.  If your group wishes to use its own topic, make sure you run your idea by me first.

Process

First, you will need to select your group.  Make sure there are no more than 3 people per group.  

Next, you will use the list of websites provided below to complete the quiz.  It is an open-book style quiz, so be sure to use ALL of the resources.

http://www.ducksters.com/science/muscles.php

http://www.sciencekids.co.nz/sciencefacts/humanbody/muscles.html

http://medicalanatomy.net/muscular-system-diagram-for-kids/

Here is the link for the 10 question quiz:

http://kidshealth.org/kid/quizzes/MSquiz.html

Once you have completed the quiz, your group will began preparing for the in-class presentation.  You will select one of the following 3 topics for your presentation:

  1. Demonstrate two simple skeletal muscle movements, and two complex ones to the rest of the class.  These movements can range from simple postural changes to full on athletic movements.
  2. Analyze and explain the differences between skeletal, cardiac, and smooth muscles to the rest of the class.  Write on the whiteboard to aid in the explanation and provide examples for each muscle group.
  3. Using your own words, explain why exercising is important in maintaining a healthy body.  Provide the class with a defintion of atrophy, and touch on other dangers associated with not exercising.

You may use Google if you need more resources.

Evaluation


Beginning

1

Developing

2

Accomplished

3

Exemplary

4

Score

 

 

 

Quiz

More than one question was not completely answered.

One question was not completely answered.

All questions are answered.

All questions are answered and extra information is given.

 


Group Work

 

 

The workload was not divided OR one person in the group is viewed as not doing their fair share of the work.

The workload was divided, but one person in the group is viewed as not doing his/her fair share of the work.

The workload is divided and shared fairly by both team members, though workloads may vary from person to person.

The workload is divided and shared equally by both team members.

 

 

Content & Information

 

Content information  is minimal OR there are several factual errors. 

Includes essential information about the topic but there are 1-2 factual errors.

Includes essential knowledge about the topic. Subject knowledge appears to be good.

Covers topic in-depth with details and examples. Subject knowledge is excellent.

Presentation

Boring, sloppy, or unattractive layout, no evidence of research.

Slightly interesting layout but presented in a boring or sloppy way, none or very little evidence of research.

Relatively interesting, attractive layout, some evidence of research.

Interesting, and very attractive layout, much evidence of research. 

 
Conclusion

Good job on completing this WebQuest! You now know more about the Muscular System of the Human Body than you did before starting this project. You have also learned some interesting Fun Facts, feel free to share them with family members and peers! 

If this WebQuest has particularly sparked an interest, feel free to research more on the subject! Further research in a topic that interests you can be very rewarding.  And, of course, there is always an opportunity for extra credit work. Enjoy!

Credits

Permission is granted for others to use and modify this WebQuest for educational, non-commercial purposes as long as the original authorship is credited.  The modified WebQuest may be shared only under the same conditions.

Teacher Page

A WebQuest for the Muscular System of the Human Body.

Suitable for Grade Levels 6 to 8.

Designed by

Daryl Blaskovich

daryl.blaskovich@lindsey.edu