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An Introduction
to Human Organ Systems
A WebQuest for 11-12th
Grade Anatomy and Physiology
Designed
by
Ryan
Wayt
Introduction
| Task
| Process | Evaluation
| Conclusion | Credits
Introduction
The human body functions
as single unit comprised of eleven different organ systems. Each
individual system is intriguing. Working together, however, they
are absolutely amazing! The word homeostasis is
used to describe this process. Miller & Levine (Prentice Hall Biology, 2002) define
homeostasis as "the process by which organisms maintain a relatively
stable internal environment". This unit will
investigate the anatomy (structure) and physiology (function) of each
organ system and the importance of homeostasis. Throughout this
unit you are to consider the question:
Why is it
important that the eleven organ systems of the body work together to
maintain homeostasis?
The Task
At the end of this activity, you will have made a
table that summarizes the eleven major organ systems of the human body,
describing the function and basic structures of each system.
You will also have written a short essay explaining the importance of
homeostasis.
This activity meets the
following standards:
Roaring Fork School
District Standards for High School Anatomy and Physiology:
- 1.1.4: Select and use
appropriate technologies to gather, process, and analyze data and to
report information related to an investigation.
- 1.1.2: Organize and construct representation of data into
varied and appropriate formats.
- 2.2.2: Differentiate amoung levels of organization and
their
roles within the whole organism.
The Process
- Use your textbook
as well as the links below (if you choose) to research
the eleven different organ
systems of the human body.
- Construct a table that lists each organ system, its
function, and the major structures associated with the system.
- Using the information from table that you made in the
previous step, write a short 250 word essay describing the important
role that
each organ system plays in maintaining homeostasis.
Click here
to view a list of websites that you can use for your research.
Evaluation
Click here
to view the "Making a Table" Rubric.
Click here
to view the BHS Non-Fiction Writing Rubric.
Conclusion
After completing this activity,
students will understand the anatomy and function of the organ systems
and the role that each system plays in maintaining homeostasis.
Credit
Opening image borrowed from: nanopedia.case.edu/NWPage.php?page=stu.miller.14
"Links" borrowed from a WebQuest developed by:
Matthew
Bentley
Kay
Campany
Eddie
Clark
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