Human Body Experimental Design Project
ExcretoryExperimental Design Lab –
How does the Concentration of Sugar in solution, affect the filtering ability of the Kidney?
(You will use Dialysis Tubing to simulate the Kidney) / Activity – Create a 2 page website with links for an organ system / Respiratory and Circulatory
Experimental Design Lab – Do your breathing and heart rate correlate while doing exercise?
Digestive
Experimental Design Lab – Do enzymes speed up the rate of digestion? / Human Body Talent Show
Choice of product
*Create and Perform a rap video
*Create and Perform a song video
*Create an illustrated poetry book on the organ systems
*Create a board game as a learning tool for an organ system or all organ systems
*Create a Children’s Book on an organ system – (special instructions needed)
You must do one of these and pick a system that you did not do with your other activity!!! / ? system
Activity -The organ system debate – you will be an organ system and have a debate with other organ systems as to why you are the most important and should be voted President of the Body.
Min. of 3 people/class must sign up to do this. You will pick your system from a hat.
Max. of 7 people.
Activity - Create a PSA (Public Service Announcement) Video for an organ system and its health. / Muscular
Experimental Design Lab – Does the arm used to lift affect the number of times that muscles can curl a certain mass? / Activity- Create a 3 fold Travel Brochure through an organ system, analyzing the journey a traveler is taking (where are they going) and highlighting the major points of interest (Organs) and explaining what they will see there (Functions)
· You must complete one of the center square activities and then sign up for 1 of the other 8 labs or activities. HOWEVER, YOU MUST DO A DIFFERENT ORGAN SYSTEM FOR EACH OF THE ACTIVITIES YOU DO!!!!
· Completing a 3rd will count toward extra credit, but you 3rd must be of a separate category. Meaning that you complete the middle square and 1 of the 4 Activities, your 3rd would have to be an Experimental Design Lab.
· All work must be completed by the Due Date, April 5th.
· Once done with an activity, turn it in so it can get graded.
· You will sign up for the different labs and activities and they are to be completed individually, however you can work with partners if doing an experimental design lab, but the lab report will have to be turned in individually.
· Each of the Different Activities Has a different rubric and guidelines. Please get the individual rubric you need and follow the directions to maximize your score.
The Human Body Talent Show Name ______
Objective: Create and Perform an Original RAP or SONG Video, create a CHILDREN’S BOOK, create a POETRY BOOK, DEVELOP a BOARD GAME, or an ORGAN SYSTEM PUZZLE about one of the Body Systems we have studied! (circulatory, respiratory, digestive, excretory, nervous, muscular, or skeletal)
Requirements:
1. Appropriate terminology must be used. For example: you should use urine in a song about the kidneys and use pee very little or none.
2. Must be about the chosen Body System and we must have studied the topic. For example: You can’t sing about the Immune System.
3. No slang or self created languages will be allowed. For example: A rap saying, “The hip to the HIZZLE, ma SHIZZLE.” won’t get you a good grade.
4. All lyrics and poems must be written and turned in.
5. Game Board Rules must be included. Be very specific about your directions.
6. For the Rap or Song you may work in a group of up to 3 people, all with equal roles. Board Game as a pair. All other options are for 1 person only.
Special Requirements: There are special requirements for each project type. Once you choose your project type, you will need to get the specific instructions and Rubric from Mr. Reeves.
EXTRA CREDIT IS AVAILABLE for a Rap or Song only, provided it meets all requirements!!!
Rap or Song Video – If the rap or song follows the music of a previous recording, you must include the rap or song’s music you are using with your lyrics. If the rap or song is self created, give your classmates the beat before you begin singing. The Rap/Song will be performed during class. Must be a minimum of 2 minutes in length! Group of up to 3!
The following will be presented in class and will be judged by your classmates. NO EXTRA CREDIT IS AVAILABLE!!!
Children’s Book– Think Dr. Suess! Must be 8-15 pages in length, have a cover cut, colored, and labeled to an organ in that organ system. A picture must be included on each page and a correct Bibliography will be needed at the end of the book. Special Instructions apply! 1 Person Only
Poetry Book–Must be at least 10 pages and include the following poetry types and amounts: Ballad (1), Haiku(4), Free Verse (2), Sonnet (1), Acrostic (1), Ode (1), Limerick (4). You must have a poem for each of the 7 organ systems we study. They do not have to rhyme and can follow any of the above mentioned styles. It cannot be a recreation of another poem it must be original, but you may research other poems to get an idea of that particular style. Each poem must be illustrated to represent the theme of the poem. You must also illustrate a cover for your poetry book. Follow the Rubric to make sure you cove the topic thoroughly. 1 Person Only
Board Game –You must make the game and bring it in for the students to play. Include your rules and playing pieces you need. It must teach the players about the system in some way! Make sure you follow the grading rubric as it must cover the topic thoroughly. 2 people at the most!
Puzzle – You will create a minimum 50 piece puzzle of an organ system out of material at least as strong as cardboard. The Puzzle Pieces must fit together, not just be placed next to each other. Also the puzzle should label the organs and have at least 2 functions of each part included. The puzzles must be packaged and include a cover that has an identical picture to that of the actual puzzle. 1 person only!
Original Quiz Show – You can use every organ system or focus on one. You may not use jeopardy, millionaire, or any other televised quiz show, it must be original or loosely based of those type of shows. 1 person only!
MAKE SURE YOU READ THROUGH THE SCORING RUBRIC FOR YOUR PRODUCT CHOICE TO FURTHER UNDERSTAND WHAT IS NEEDED!!! You will get your rubric once you make your choice known to Mr. Reeves!
Complete these Anchors once you are done with all 3 activities!
1. Human Body Web-quest
2. Vocabulary Books – A through K
3. Complete one of the other experimental design labs
4. Create word maps for 10 vocabulary word
5. Read one of the magazine articles on the human body and complete a double journal entry
6. Write and illustrate a comic strip on the human body.
7. Create a graphic organizer of the 8 Organ Systems we study making sure you show the interrelationships among the systems!
8. Create 5 questions for Jeopardy Review (must use different organ systems)
Design and complete an experiment for the following problem: (remember you must follow the scientific method)
Tier 1 – Does the amount of time you exercise affect your heart rate?
Materials: Stopwatch, Stethoscope, and Exercise materials as needed
1. Research your problem (heart rate, exercises)
2. Create a procedure and hypothesis
3. Complete the experiment and record data
4. Complete a lab report to turn in
Design and complete an experiment for the following problem: (remember you must follow the scientific method)
Tier 2 – Does the arm used affect the number of times that muscles can lift a certain mass?
Materials: Tape measure, weights, rope, and resistance bands
1. Research your problem (muscle)
2. Create a procedure and hypothesis
3. Complete the experiment and record data
4. Complete a lab report to turn in
Design and complete an experiment for the following problem: (remember you must follow the scientific method)
Tier 3 - Do your breathing and heart rate correlate while doing exercise?
Materials: Stopwatch, stethoscope, Exercise materials as needed, and paper bags
1. Research your problem
2. Create a procedure and hypothesis
3. Complete the experiment and record data
4. Complete a lab report to turn in.
Design and complete an experiment for the following problem: (remember you must follow the scientific method)
Tier 4 - Do Enzymes speed up the rate of digestion?
Materials: Test tubes, test tube holder, water, hydrochloric acid, pepsin (enzyme), solid egg whites
1. Research your problem (stomach, digestion, enzymes)
2. Create a procedure and hypothesis
3. Complete the experiment and record data
4. Complete a lab report to turn in
Brochure Requirements –
1. You must choose any organ system not already done on a previous activity.
2. How will they travel through the system? A cruise, flight, train, etc?
3. What will they see? Any major points of interest?
4. What will they do? Any special activities?
5. The name of our travel company, Items your travel company provides for its guests, special activities the travel company offers.
6. Special things the guests should pack!
7. All organs of the system must be included in the Brochure and have their function included as well.
Tier 2 - Website instructions
1. You must choose any organ system not already done on a previous activity.
2. Your webpage must have a minimum of one Hyperlink (so 2 pages minimum that connect to one another)!
3. You must include all major organs of the chosen organ system.
4. You must include the function of each organ and the overall function of the organ system.
5. You must be grammatically correct.
6. Be creative and Colorful.
7. You may use any image of the organs/organ system, as long as they are properly cited using the correct bibliography format.
Tier 3 – Video instructions
1. Must be a minimum of 2 minutes in length.
2. You must choose any organ system not already done on a previous activity.
3. You must have audio, narrations, and titles to go along with your pictures.
4. Final part of the video should be a bibliography citing where you found your pictures.
5. You may make your video be about the structure and function of the organ system choosen.
6. All organs from the organ system and any accessory part. All functions and jobs of those organs and the organ system must be included.
Tier 4 - Organ System Debate
1. You will be given an organ system and will debate other organ systems.
2. You must research all the organ systems, including your own, to be knowledgeable of their strengths and weaknesses.
3. You will be questioned and debate why you should be elected president of the body!
4. You will need to be knowledgeable of all things within yours and others organ system, including organs, functions, diseases, and health.
5. You will have 20 seconds to answer each question.
6. You will develop a one minute speech to introduce your system before the debate and will have 30 seconds at the end of the debate for wrap up!
Poetry Book–Must be at least 10 pages and include the following poetry types and amounts:
Ballad (1), Haiku(4), Free Verse (2), Sonnet (1), Acrostic (1), Ode (1), Limerick (4).
You must have a poem for each of the 7 organ systems we study.
They do not have to rhyme and can follow any of the above mentioned styles.
It cannot be a recreation of another poem it must be original, but you may research other poems to get an idea of that particular style.
Each poem must be illustrated to represent the theme of the poem.
Each illustration must be different from previous illustrations.
You must also illustrate a cover for your poetry book. Follow the Rubric to make sure you cove the topic thoroughly.
1 Person Only
Poetry Book Grading: You will be graded by your teachers and peers based on the following criteria;
Category / Criteria / 10 pt / 12 pt / 15 pt / 17 pt / 20 ptFormat
20 points / The poetry book includes all poetry types and each type is properly formatted / Poor – 3 or more poetry types aren’t included / Below average prep.- 1 or 2 poetry types aren’t included / Average – All types included but at least 3 don’t follow the correct poetry format / Above Average-
All types are included but 1 or 2 use the incorrect format / Prefect – poetry types included and in the proper format
Learning
20 points / Teaches the class a minimum of 7 things, like the parts and functions.
And all material is correct! / Only teaches 1 or no things to the audience / Only teaches 2 or 3 things to the audience / Only teaches 4 or 5 things to the audience / Only teaches 6 things to the audience / Taught more than 7 things
Grammar/Language
20 points / Book uses proper grammar and language in their presentation. / 7 or more errors in writing or presentation / 5-6 errors in writing or presentation / 3-4 errors in writing or presentation / 1-2 errors in writing or presentation / No errors present in writing or presentation.
Topic Coverage
20 points / Covers 7 or more important points about the chosen topic and they are correct, such as the organs, functions, etc. / Covered 3 things about the topic / Covered 4 things about the topic / Covered 5 things about the topic / Covered 6 things about the topic / Cover 7 or more items about the topic
Illustration
20 points / Base your score on the fun factor and does it make you want to play it again / More than 5 illustrations aren’t included or no cover illustration or on topic / Have a cover illustrated, but 3-4 poems are not illustrated or on topic / Have a cover illustrated, but 1-2
poems are not illustrated or on topic / Have a cover illustrated, but they don’t clearly stay on topic / Have a cover illustrated and all poems illustrated clearly on topic.
The student’s grade will be compared to the teacher’s grade. If the students are 10 points off from the teacher, the teachers score will count. Each student will put their name on the sheet they are grading and if any grades are way lower or higher than they should be a 5 point penalty will be assessed.