Name ________________________________________________ Date ____________________________________ Period _____
Human Body Systems Project
Purpose: To explore how the various organ systems in the body help to maintain homeostasis, and present your
findings to your classmates in a professional manner.
Description: In groups of two or three, you and your partner(s) will learn about one of the organ systems in our
bodies. You will become experts on your individual system by researching and learning about the structure and
function of this system as well as the associated vocabulary. You will then be required to develop and teach a lesson
or activity to the class that helps them learn about your system.
Information to be Included in your Lesson/Activity:
 Title: Body System
 Labeled Image of your body system
 An explanation of the FUNCTION of your body system
 A list of major organs in your body system and each of their functions. Include a description of how they work
together.
 1 disease or disorder associated with your body system and it’s causes, effects, and treatment.
 Explain how your body system works with other systems to maintain homeostasis. Include 3 examples
Additionally, you will also need to submit
 5 multiple choice test questions (what, how, why, if…, explain)
 Activities worksheet or description of an activity that will be done in class
Must also include:
 Body Systems Planning Template
 Body Systems Informational Graphic Organizer
 Works Cited Page in MLA format. A minimum of 5 resources must be used. Resources should include
textbooks, books, journal articles, videos, ect.
o The following websites will be a good start to your research:
 http://www.heumann.org/body.of.knowledge/index.html
 http://www.brainpop.com/
 http://www.innerbody.com/htm/body.html
 http://sln.fi.edu//biosci/systems/systems.html
 http://infozone.imcpl.org/kids_pathfinders.htm#humanbody
 http://yucky.kids.discovery.com/noflash/body/index.html
 http://web.jjay.cuny.edu/~acarpi/NSC/14-anatomy.htm
 http://users.tpg.com.au/users/amcgann/body/
 http://www.stcms.si.edu/hbs/hbs_student.htm
 http://kidshealth.org/kid/htbw/htbw_main_page.html
 http://www.imcpl.org/kids/guides/health/index.html
 http://www.fi.edu/learn/heart/systems/systems.html
 http://www.sciencenetlinks.com/interactives/systems.html (Fun interactive game)
 Cardiovascular System - http://sln.fi.edu/biosci/heart.html
 Excretory System - http://library.thinkquest.org/2824/Excretory.html
 Digestive System - http://digestive.niddk.nih.gov/ddiseases/pubs/yrdd/index.htm
 Muscular System - http://infozone.imcpl.org/kids_musc.htm
 Respiratory System - http://www.sk.lung.ca/content.cfm/lungparts
 Respiratory System - http://www.stemnet.nf.ca/%7Edpower/resp/main.htm
 Skeletal System - http://www.personal.psu.edu/faculty/j/a/jas43/skel/skeletal.htm
Body Systems: Check the body system your group is assigned
 Circulatory System:
o Major functions of circulatory system
o Diagram that includes the major parts - heart, artery, vein, capillary - and list the function(s) of each.
o Describe each of the components of blood- red blood cells, white blood cells, platelets, & plasma
o Describe the path blood travels through your body
 Respiratory System:
o Major functions of respiratory system
Diagram that includes the major parts - trachea, lungs, diaphragm, epiglottis, larynx, vocal cords and list the function(s) of each.
o Describe the “breathing” process.
 Nervous System:
o Description and major functions of the central nervous system and peripheral nervous system.
o Diagram that includes the major parts - brain, spinal cord, nerves, and neurons - and list the
function(s) of each.
o Describe the path a nerve impulse travels throughout your body from stimulus to response.
 Skeletal System:
o Major functions of skeletal system
o Diagram that includes the major parts -bones, ligaments, and tendon - and list the function(s) of each.
NOTE: Your diagram should also include the following bones in the body: cranium, clavicle, humerus,
scapula, sternum, rib, vertebra, ulna, radius, carpals, metacarpals, phalanges, pelvis (may list parts),
femur, patella, tibia, fibula, tarsals, and metatarsals.
o Describe each of the following joints and where they are located: hinge, pivot, and ball-and-socket.
You may include other joints as well.
 Muscular System:
o Major functions of muscular system
o Describe the function and locations of each type of muscle - skeletal muscle, smooth muscle, and
cardiac muscle
o Diagram that includes the major muscles in the body - biceps, oblique abdominis, sartorius, deltoid,
orbicularis oculi, sternomastoid, gastrocnemius, pectoral, temporalis, gluteus maximus, quadriceps,
tibialis, masseter, rectus abdominis, and triceps
o Describe how muscles work in pairs to make parts of the body move using the biceps and triceps as
an example.
 Excretory System:
o Major functions of excretory system
o Diagram that includes the major parts - lungs, kidneys, urinary bladder, ureter, urethra, liver, and
skin - and list the function(s) of each.
o Explain how your body system works with other systems in the body. You will need at least 3
examples.
 Digestive System:
o Major functions of digestive system
o Diagram that includes the major parts - mouth, esophagus, stomach, small intestine, liver, pancreas,
and large intestine - and list the function(s) of each.
o Describe the path food travels throughout the digestive system.
 Endocrine System:
o Major functions of endocrine system
o Describe what hormones are and what they do
o Diagram that includes the major parts - hypothalamus, pituitary, thymus, thyroid, parathyroid,
adrenals, pancreas, ovaries, and testes - and list the function(s) of each.
 Immune System:
o Major functions of immune system
o List the functions of each part of the immune system - thymus, white blood cells, antibodies,
epidermis, cilia, mucus, and saliva.
o Describe each “line of defense”
o Explain how vaccinations work and give three examples of diseases that are prevented through the
use of vaccinations.
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A few things to remember…
 DUE DATE: May 9, 2014
 Presentations: 5/9-5/16
 Physiology Test: 5/20
 Your group will need to submit a hard and electronic copy of all materials to Ms. Schlansky.
 It is easier to teach with a set of guided or skeleton notes. I encourage you to use these because this material
will be on the Body Systems Test on May 20, 2014. If you would like Ms. Schlansky to make copies for you,
you will need to email me before 3:30 PM on May 8 at hsaanatomy10@gmail.com.
o REMEMBER: Paper saves trees!
Human Body Systems Planning Template.
Objective
What will the students learn
by the end of your lesson?
SWBAT explain how the ___________________ system helps maintain homeostasis
within the human body.
SWBAT identify and describe the function of major structures within the
____________________ system.
SWBAT explain the causes, effects, and treatment of a disease or disorder associated
with ____________________ system.
Vocabulary
What are key vocabulary
words? Include the
definitions.
Checks for Understanding
What are 10 questions you
can ask during your
lesson/activity/presentation?
Homeostasis: process by which organisms maintain a relatively stable internal
environment
What is the function of the ____________________ system?
Outline/Sequence of
Lesson/Activity
What will be the order of
your
lesson/activity/presentation?
Include a description of what
you will be doing and what
the students will be doing.
Include the amount of time
allotted for each
activity/slide
Human Body Systems Rubric
Name:_______________________________________
1
Function
of Title includes name of
System
system
Structure
of Mentioned but unclear
System
How
System Some explanation of
Works
how system works
2
Mentioned
Clearly described or a
picture
Some parts of system
explained, some fitting
together
Vocabulary
Few vocabulary words
used and defined
Most vocabulary words
used and defined
Disease
Mentioned, not
explained
Not typed, many
grammar errors, and
less than ½ page
<3 slides
<3 pictures
Slides very difficult to
read—font too small or
poor choice of
background
Rare eye contact, low
volume, “umm”s,
sentences unclear
At least 2 mentioned,
with some information
Typed, some grammar
errors, and less than ½
page
3-5 slides
3-5 pictures
Some difficulty reading
slides—poor choice of
background color or
font size
Sentences clear, but
poor eye contact,
volume, and “umm”s
Types Notes
Slides
Pictures
Slide
Appearance
Presentation
Daily Grade*
Equal Input
Work with Group
3
Mentioned and
explained
Clearly described with
a picture
Most parts of system
clearly explained,
some fitting together
4
Clear throughout
presentation
Clearly described with
several pictures
Each part of system
clearly explained,
includes how they fit
together
All vocabulary words
used, and meaning is
clear
3+ mentioned and
clearly explained
Typed, rare grammar
errors, at least 1 page
All vocabulary words
used, some meanings
unclear
3+ mentioned, with
some information
Typed, some grammar
errors or less than ½
page
5-9 slides
5-7 pictures
Readable, but overuse
of color/background
10+ slides
8+ pictures
Easy to read, slides are
not cluttered
Sentences clear, but
poor eye contact,
volume, or “umm”s
Sentences clear, good
eye contact, volume,
and rare “umm”s
Group work Rubric
1
2
4
Frequently off task, frequent
Sometimes off task or some
Always on-task, talking only
talking outside of group
talking outside of group
with group members
Had some input to the project Did most of own share of work
Did own share of work
Many problems getting along
Some problems working with
Few problems working with
with group
group
group
*Three daily grades will be given, one for each day working on the project
Body Systems Informational Graphic Organizer
Group Members:__________________________________________________________________________
Body System:______________________________________________
Notes- Write in great detail!
Major Functions of Body System (Detailed)
Labeled Diagram of System
Major Organs and their Function in Body
System
Disease Related to Organ System (at least 3):
CausesEffectsTreatment-
How does your body system work with other
systems to maintain Homeostasis? Discuss
at least 3.
Major Vocabulary Related to Body System
Additional information to get your project a 4