1 Reproduce two or more
body systems using small
objects and common (not
dangerous) objects
 model
 include notes or
labels
 label parts
 show interconnections
4 Design and conduct an
experiment. Share your data
& results.
Measure arm to leg ratios,
for instance.
Chart your caloric intake vs.
exercise and energy.
Measure breathes per
minute at rest and after
running.
7 Perform your (researched
topic) as a skit/play/drama:
 Include appropriate
props and costumes
 Speak loudly and
clearly
 time limit of 2-8
minutes
 practice first
 create music or song
if you like
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2 Research through videos:
 Write 10 questions
 View 10-20
informative videos
 Use sites below
 Select one subtopic
 Research the
subtopic
 Choose a way to
present what you’ve
learned
 Process:
 Plan
 Research
 Paraphrase
 Report
 Illustrate
 Cite
 Create book or
other product
 Publish or share
your product or
presentation
3 Produce a children’s book
that teaches about 3-5
Human Body Systems.
 illustrate
 proofread
 limit of 8-20 pages
 use colorful
illustrations
 include bibliography
of 3-10 sources
8 Create an A-Z book,
Flipchart, or Power Point
 Include 3-12 body
systems
 Include medical
terminology
 Include (draw) 3-5
original illustrations
9 Explain the latest
information about one
specific organ, disease or
physiological process
 Include pictures,
graphs, charts, or
other data
 Complete
bibliography of 2 or
more sources.
6 Create a digital
presentation:
 include at least one
visual
 present to the class
 time should be 2-8
minutes
 practice before
presenting
 teach the class
important medical
terms
Keep all Body System notes and books in one place.
Negotiate due dates for finishing research, finishing your product, and presenting
Books – make a list of the book titles and web/digital resources (Cite Sources)
TV/DVD/Videos/podcasts – make a list of shows and digital media you watch
Read a LOT before you chose a narrower topic. (Survey current literature)
Choose one or two projects from above or suggest one to your teacher.
A. Web sites:
1. http://www.teachersdomain.org/folder/view/1926078/ Teacher’s Domain Human
Body Systems folder – view short videos and interactive visuals
2. http://kidshealth.org/kid/htbw/htbw_main_page.html
3. http://kids.niehs.nih.gov/explore/ehs/nobel_winner.htm
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http://www.brainpop.com/science/diversityoflife/humanbody/preview.weml
http://phet.colorado.edu/en/simulation/eating-and-exercise
http://www.pbs.org/wnet/brain/3d/index.html
http://www.engineergirl.org/GetThere/Contest/Winners/2013Winners.aspx
Read award-winning essays written by girls – on health issues and inventions
8. http://science360.gov/ipad/ for iPad
9. http://science.howstuffworks.com/life/human-biology/blood.htm how blood
works
10. http://science.howstuffworks.com/zoology/reptiles-amphibians/frog2.htm
Human and frog skeleton are similar in certain ways
11. http://www.biology.arizona.edu/human_bio/problem_sets/blood_types/Intro.html
Blood type calculator
12. http://gladstoneinstitutes.org/videos short videos promoting a research firm’s
health projects (cool visuals)
13. http://science.education.nih.gov/supplements/nih6/Bone/activities/activities_toc.ht
m (students’ section – goes with #1 of Teacher’s sites
14. http://0-school.eb.com.erslion.dpsk12.org/levels/middle/article/7388
LION – Online resources – adjust to highest reading level and read Britannica
Elementary or Middle school articles.
Teacher’s Guide and resources:
1. http://science.education.nih.gov/supplements/nih6/Bone/default.htm
B. Physiology and Anatomy vocabulary:
1. http://www.free-ed.net/sweethaven/MedTech/MedTerm/default.asp
medical terms arranged by body system
With quiz questions and answers – fun!
2. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_medical_roots,_suffixes_and_prefixe
s
3. http://www.medword.com/verbs.html#.UjM72FLLlGM
Includes a nice chart and quizzes
4. http://webhome.cs.uvic.ca/~vanemden/greekLatin.html
nicely arrayed like a dictionary – medical terms
C. Books and Resources:
1. Gray’s Anatomy: A Fact-filled Coloring Book by Freddy Stark, PhD ISBN 13:
978-07624-0944-0 running press
2. Anatomy Study Cards – Bookies $26.00
3. Sabin library books – see section 611-612 for human physiology
Due Dates:
1. Online survey research to be completed by _____________________________
2. Narrow topic to one of interest by ____________________________________
3. Decide on product/presentation specifics by_____________________________
4. Present to class(es) by ______________________________________________