Adventures in the HuMaN bOdY
Task
You will be expected to research a specific body system with your group and present your findings to your classmates.
During your presentation you will need to create an interactive book in "Book Creator". You will be completing a "Human Body" booklet as you learn about your assigned body system. At the end of this you will present the information to the rest of the class and the teacher to teach them about the body system you have been assigned to.
During your presentation you will need to create an interactive book in "Book Creator". You will be completing a "Human Body" booklet as you learn about your assigned body system. At the end of this you will present the information to the rest of the class and the teacher to teach them about the body system you have been assigned to.
Process
- First you will be assigned to an expert team of 3-4 students.
- Once you have your body system to research you will be given a few questions to answer on your system.
- You will work with your team if you need help finding information, functions, and location of all organs that belong to your system. You will then work as a TEAM to teach the class about your system.
- You will use this WebQuest, magazines, and various books to collect your information.
- After your information is collected and organized, you will need to create an interactive book in "Book Creator".
- You will be assessed on the location and function of the organs in the 8 body systems. You will also need to organize a healthy living plan to take care of a certain body system for yourself or a friend of your age.
Skeletal System
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Using the links below answer the questions that are on the Skeletal System question worksheet. Be prepared to work with your other team mates to create a book that explains what kinds of things are in the Skeletal System, and how it works.
Kids Health-Bones Kids Health-Movie Enchanted Learning Inner Body Kids Blog-Skeletons Frogs vs. Human Skeletons Sports Injuries Kids Biology Orbera: Kids Guide to Human Body Systems (Thanks to Dakota for finding this awesome resource!) |
Digestive System
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Using the links below answer the questions that are on the Digestive System question worksheet. Be prepared to work with your other team mates to create a book that explains what kinds of things are in the Digestive System, and how it works.
Discovery Kids Kids Health-Video Kids Health Inner Body Kids Blog-Digestive System Health & Human Services Food Guide Nutrition Games Kids Biology Crash Course Bio Children's Healthcare Orbera: Kids Guide to Human Body Systems (Thanks to Dakota for finding this awesome resource!) |
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Circulatory System
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Using the links below answer the questions that are on the Circulatory System question worksheet. Be prepared to work with your other team mates to create a book that explains what kinds of things are in the Circulatory System, and how it works.
Discovery Kids Kids Health-Video Inner Body Kids Blog Kids Health Kids Biology Science for Kids-Labeled Heart Kids Health-Blood Exploring the Heart- Video Circulatory System Rap Song Video Video Label the Heart! Orbera: Kids Guide to Human Body Systems (Thanks to Dakota for finding this awesome resource!) |
Respiratory System
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Using the links below answer the questions that are on the Respiratory System question worksheet. Be prepared to work with your other team mates to create a book that explains what kinds of things are in the Respiratory System, and how it works.
Discovery Kids Kids Health Video Kids Blog Franklin Institute- Respiratory System Kids Health What is Asthma? Blood & Body Breathing Crash Course Bio Human Respiratory System Orbera: Kids Guide to Human Body Systems (Thanks to Dakota for finding this awesome resource!) |
Muscular System
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Using the links below answer the questions that are on the Muscular System question worksheet. Be prepared to work with your other team mates to create a book that explains what kinds of things are in the Muscular System, and how it works.
Discovery Kids Kids Health-Movie Inner Body Kids Blog Kids Health Kids Biology Muscle Types Muscular System Video What do Muscles Do? Orbera: Kids Guide to Human Body Systems (Thanks to Dakota for finding this awesome resource!) |
Nervous System
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Using the links below answer the questions that are on the Nervous System question worksheet. Be prepared to work with your other team mates to create a book that explains what kinds of things are in the Nervous System, and how it works.
Discover Kids Inner Body Kids Health-Video Kids Health Centre For Neuro Skills National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences Brain Test Neuroscience for Kids Brain Structure Images Orbera: Kids Guide to Human Body Systems (Thanks to Dakota for finding this awesome resource!) |
Excretory & Endocrine Systems
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Using the links below answer the questions that are on the Excretory & Endocrine Systems question worksheet. Be prepared to work with your other team mates to create a book that explains what kinds of things are in the Excretory & Endocrine Systems, and how it works.
Wikipedia-Excretory System Discovery Kids Kids Health-Video How Stuff Works Kids Health-Video Great Glands Kids Health National Kidney Foundation Orbera: Kids Guide to Human Body Systems (Thanks to Dakota for finding this awesome resource!) |
Other Resources:
Brain POP - There are many videos to watch that can help you learn about the human body and your body system.
Body Systems Brain POP
Human Body Facts
Kids Konnect - Tons of information and more sites to visit!
Discovery Education- This has a TON of VIDEOS to watch and learn about different parts of the human body. You need to first log in, click on assignments, and then open the folder labeled "Human Body"
Virtual Body- click on English or Español
Body Systems Brain POP
Human Body Facts
Kids Konnect - Tons of information and more sites to visit!
Discovery Education- This has a TON of VIDEOS to watch and learn about different parts of the human body. You need to first log in, click on assignments, and then open the folder labeled "Human Body"
Virtual Body- click on English or Español