Introduction to Body Systems - Foldable
(Reference Page 820 in text)
1. Fold your manila sheet of paper into 12 equal squares
a. Fold into thirds
Horizontally
b. Unfold
c. Fold in half, twice,
vertically
d. Finished Product
2. In the top-left square, create a flow chart that shows in order of smallest to largest, the
levels of organization within an organism: cells, tissues, organs, systems, organism
3. In the remaining squares include the following information about each of the 11 body
systems listed on pages 820 in the textbook.
a. Name of body system
b. Picture of body system
c. Function of body system
d. Main Cells, Tissues, and/or Organs involved
EXAMPLE:
Integumentary System
Cells, tissues, & organs: SKin
Functions: Protection &
Regulate body temperature
4. Answer the following questions on the back of your foldable.
a. What 3 characteristics do all animals have in common?
b. Define cell specialization.
c. Name 3 types of body symmetry and give an example organism for each.
d. What is the importance of having a body cavity (coelom)?
e. What is the importance of having cephalization, or a head region?
f. What is the difference between an invertebrate and vertebrate? Which evolved
first (which are more “simple” organisms)?