Human Body Systems Web Quest

Introduction

With recession on the rise, cut backs are being made across the board, even in the body systems. There are so many systems that make up the human body that the Board of Human Systems has decided to eliminate one of the major systems.

The Quest

As systems in the human body, you have to defend your system in front of the Board of Human Body Systems. You must convince the Board of the importance of your system. First you need to collect information about your system. Then you will have to present your case, describing and defending your system, directly to the board.

The Process and Resources

In this Web Quest you will be working with a partner. You will have time in the Library to do your research and prepare your PowerPoint presentation. You will have the opportunity to use the Library’s resources as well as the Internet to collect the information you need.  You will need to bring a blank disc to save your information and graphics.  You will be presenting your work to the Board of Human Systems.

 

Time Line

Day		Phase	Activity
One		Introduction	Forming pairs, selecting a system
Two		Phase One	Collecting information and graphics
Three		Phase One	Collecting information and graphics
Four		Phase Two	Preparing your presentation
Five		Phase Two	Preparing your presentation
Six		Phase Two	Preparing your presentation
Seven		Phase Three	Presenting your presentation to the Board

 

Phase 1 – Collecting Information and Graphics

Make a collection of information and graphics relating to your body system.

Try and answer most of the background questions. You do not need to answer in complete sentences, try and use point form.

 

Resources you can use include:

Ù        Ù        Factual Texts

Ù        Ù        Encyclopedias

 

Remember to copy the web addresses if you are using the Internet.

Remember to write down the title and author if you are using a book.

 

Background Questions

What is the name of your body system?

 

Where is your system located?

 

What is the role of the system?

 

What organs make up your body system?

 

What are your main functions as a human body system?

 

What is each organ's function in your body system?

 

How do you perform these functions?

 

What can go wrong with your body system?

 

How people make sure your system remains healthy?

 

What would happen if something went wrong with your body system?

 

Could a person survive without your body system?

 

Why are you an important system to the human body?

 

Links

 There are lots of links on the Body Systems.

If you have an Internet connection you can access this list from home.

Phase Two – Preparing Your Presentation

Use PowerPoint to create the presentation you will use to convince the Board of Human Systems to keep your system.

 

As this work is being published, shown to an audience, you will need to make sure:

Ù        Ù        It is written in your own words

Ù        Ù        Your spelling is correct

Ù        Ù        You use complete sentences

 

You can use a range of graphics including

Ù        Ù        Pictures from the Internet

Ù        Ù        Scans from books

Ù        Ù        Scans of you own drawings

Ù        Ù        ClipArt

 

 

You will need to create a total of seven slides.

Include a graphic and some text on each slide.

 

Slide 1: Title Slide

Please include name of the body system and authors of the presentation.

Slide 2: Major Organs

What are the main organs that make up your body system?

Include a labelled diagram.

 

Slide 3: Functions

What is the role of your system?

 

Slide 4: Problems and Diseases

What problems can occur with your system?

What diseases are associated with your system?

 

Slide 5: Staying Healthy

What can people do to keep your system healthy?

What advice can you give them?

 

Slide 6: Remaining a part of the Human Body

Why should the Board of Human Systems keep your body system?

 

Slide 7: Resources

Write down a list of the resources you used.

Include any Internet addresses.

Include the title and author of all books.

 

Phase Three – Presenting your Presentation to the Board

Each pair will show their presentation to the Board of Human Body Systems. A vote will be taken to see which body systems will be kept and which should be eliminated.

 

Conclusion

Which body system do you believe is the most important?

Could the systems of the body live independently of one another?

What steps can you take to keep all of your body systems healthy?

 

 

 

Based on a Web Quest created by Jamie Halliburton
http://www.kn.pacbell.com/wired/fil/pages/weborgansja.html