The Respiratory System
WebQuest by Ashley Layne
Introduction
The Respiratory System is one the many organ systems in the body.
Whether you realize or not, you are breathing. You don’t have to tell
your body to breathe, it does it on it’s own.
This WebQuest will guide you on a journey
to discover the different structures and
functions of the respiratory system.
Task
• You may choose to work with a partner or work on your own.
• Please answer the questions on the next page in your notebook.
• Use the resources provided to
find the answers to these
questions.
• Once your are finished,
please type up the questions
and your answers into a
document.
Process- Questions
1. Describe the functions of the respiratory system.
2. Summarize how often a person breathes.
3. Name the different structures of the respiratory system.
4. Explain why the lungs are found in the chest cavity.
5. Describe the benefits of having the airways lined with cilia.
6. List six factors that control breathing rate.
7. Choose one of the factors from number six to explain in detail.
8. Name the part of the nervous system that controls breathing.
9. Explain the purpose of hemoglobin.
10. Describe the process of inhaling and exhaling with a focus on
muscles.
Resources
Use the provided websites and videos to explore the Respiratory
System.
• http://science.howstuffworks.com/life/human-biology/lung.htm
• http://www.fi.edu/learn/heart/systems/respiration.html
• http://kidshealth.org/kid/htbw/RSmovie.html
• http://science.nationalgeographic.com/science/health-and-humanbody/human-body/lungs-article/
• http://www.natgeoeducationvideo.com/film/1117/respiration
Evaluation
CATEGORY
4
3
2
1
Spelling, Punctuation One or fewer errors
and Grammar
in spelling,
punctuation and
grammar in the
report.
Two or three errors
in spelling,
punctuation and
grammar in the
report.
Four errors in
spelling, punctuation
and grammar in the
report.
More than 4 errors in
spelling, punctuation
and grammar in the
report.
Participation
Used time well in
class and focused
attention on the
WebQuest
Used time pretty
well. Stayed focused
on the experiment
most of the time.
Did the WebQuest
but did not appear
very interested.
Focus was lost on
several occasions.
Participation was
minimal OR student
was hostile about
participating.
Components of the
report
All required
All required
elements are present elements are
and additional
present.
elements that add to
the report (e.g.,
thoughtful
comments, graphics)
have been added.
One required
element is missing,
but additional
elements that add to
the report (e.g.,
thoughtful
comments, graphics)
have been added.
Several required
elements are
missing.
Conclusion
Whole Group Assessment- Joey is telling his friends about the functions
of the respiratory system. He says that one of the functions of the
respiratory system is to put Carbon Dioxide into the bloodstream and
circulate it throughout the body.
Is he correct?
Thumbs up for yes, thumbs down for no.
Why or why not? How can you correct this statement?