Human Organ Systems

Introduction

This WebQuest was created to help you understand what you have to do for your Human Organ Systems project.

Task

Your task should you choose to accept it….

is to create a presentation about one of the following major systems of the human body (respiratory, circulatory, and digestive system).

Process

Steps to Take to Complete This Assignment:
Step 1 - Choose a major system that you are interested in.
Step 2 - Read what you must include in your presentation.
Step 3 - Read over the rubric.
Step 4 - Research the major system.
Step 5 - Organize your data that was collected.
Step 6 - Choose a presentation format.
Step 7 - Create your presentation.
Step 8 - Present.

Use the resources from the credits page to help you complete your research.

Your presentation must include the following:
-What are all of the parts of the system? Provide details about the parts.
-What are the other systems that work with this system?  Explain how they are interrelated.
-What is the basic function of the system?  Explain the function.
-What is 2-3 common diseases or sicknesses that would affect the system?  Explain how they would affect the system.
-Illustrations of the system.

Your presentation will be presented in an interesting format of your choice.  Some examples include:
-PowerPoint Presentation
-Video
-Prezi

Evaluation

Category

Level 4

Level 3

Level 2

Level 1

Parts of the System

Explains the parts of the system with a high degree of effectiveness.

Explains the parts of the system with considerable effectiveness.

Explains the parts of the system with some effectiveness.

Explains the parts of the system with limited effectiveness.

Systems that Work with this System

Explains the interrelationships between systems with a high degree of effectiveness.

Explains the interrelationships between systems with considerable effectiveness.

Explains the interrelationships between systems with some effectiveness.

Explains the interrelationships between systems with limited effectiveness.

Basic Functions of the System

Explains the basic functions of the system with a high degree of effectiveness.

Explains the basic functions of the system with considerable effectiveness.

Explains the basic functions of the system with some effectiveness.

Explains the basic functions of the system with limited effectiveness.

Common Diseases or Sicknesses of the System

Detail is given to how it would be affected with a high degree of effectiveness

Detail is given to how it would be affected with considerable effectiveness

Detail is given to how it would be affected with some effectiveness

Detail is given to how it would be affected with limited effectiveness

Illustrations of the System

Three illustrations are included.

Two illustrations are included.

One illustration is included.

No illustrations included.

Research Skills

Evidence of excellent research and note taking skills. All resources used correctly and accurately.

Evidence of good research and note taking skills. Most resources correctly and accurately.

Evidence of mediocre research and note taking skills. Few resources correctly and accurately.

Little or no evidence of proper research or note taking skills demonstrated. Most resources sited incorrectly.

Presentation

Interesting and well-rehearsed with smooth deliver that holds audience attention.

Relatively interesting and rehearsed with a fairly smooth delivery that usually holds audience attention.

Delivery not smooth, but able to hold audience attention most of the time.

Delivery not smooth and audience attention lost.

Credits

Respiratory System

Your Lungs & Respiratory System

http://kidshealth.org/kid/htbw/lungs.html

Respiratory System

http://www.kidsbiology.com/human_biology/respiratory-system.php

Inside the Human Body: The Respiratory System

http://lung.ca/children/grades4_6/index.html

The Respiratory System

http://kids.discovery.com/tell-me/health/the-respiratory-system

Respiratory System

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RPdGQ-A_yM4

Respiration - Animation

http://www.neok12.com/video/Respiratory-System/zX486a4000437c7b7b454e6b.htm

Respiratory System Structure and Function

http://www.neok12.com/video/Respiratory-System/zX59624c5b680a4242657a73.htm

Human Respiratory System

http://www.sciencekids.co.nz/videos/humanbody/respiratorysystem.html

Respiratory System: Facts, Function and Diseases

http://www.livescience.com/22616-respiratory-system.html

 

Circulatory System

Your Heart & Circulatory System

http://kidshealth.org/kid/htbw/heart.html

Heart and Circulatory System

http://kidshealth.org/teen/your_body/body_basics/heart.html

Heart

http://kidshealth.org/kid/htbw/CSmovie.html

Your Cardiovascular System

http://kids.discovery.com/tell-me/science/body-systems/your-cardiovascular-system

Cardiovascular System Video - Human Body for Kids

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PbeLZwqSrgE

Circulatory System Bill Nye on the Heart (Part 1)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GbttJ-5do9M

Circulatory System Bill Nye on the Heart (Part 2)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RiYOuI7iyp8

Circulatory System

http://www.kidsbiology.com/human_biology/circulatory-system.php

Circulatory System: Facts, Function & Diseases

http://www.livescience.com/22486-circulatory-system.html

 

Digestive System

Your Digestive System

http://kidshealth.org/kid/htbw/digestive_system.html

Digestive System

http://kidshealth.org/teen/your_body/body_basics/digestive_system.html

Digestive System

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JnzwbipJuAA

Digestive System - Human Body for Kids

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eKaBQrFdNtw

Your Digestive System

http://kids.discovery.com/tell-me/science/body-systems/your-digestive-system

Human Digestive System

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

Human Digestive System

http://www.enchantedlearning.com/subjects/anatomy/digestive/

The Digestive System

http://studyjams.scholastic.com/studyjams/jams/science/human-body/digestive-system.htm

Digestive System: Facts, Function & Diseases

http://www.livescience.com/22367-digestive-system.html