Human Body Systems Project
Assigned System: ___________________________, Number _____
You will be assigned a human body organ system to research. You and your partners will have 10-15 minutes to TEACH your topic to the class. This project will require you to research, create a Google Presentation and speak in front of the class.
DUE DATE: Research Notes (including Works Cited): _________
DUE DATE: Google Presentation ________
DUE DATE: Classroom Speech ________
You will have access to the library with its books and computers to create and work on this project, but outside class time will be necessary to complete this project. Remember to record your sources of information. Each member will create a “works cited” page.
In your group you will create a presentation to educate your classmates about your assigned human body system. You will be graded individually on your research notes/Works Cited, the slide(s) you create and your speech. The presentation slides must include the following requirements:
Introduction/Title Page
Give the name of your body system, identify where the system is located, add appropriate graphics, include all team members’ names.
I. Diagrams of Major Organs
Include a diagram of your body system with the major organs or parts of your system. Each major organ or part must be labeled with its name and function.
II. Teamwork/Functions
Explain how your assigned body system works with other systems in the body. What could happen if something went wrong with your body system and how might that affect other body systems?
III. Disorders/Diseases/Staying Healthy
List and explain one to two disorders or diseases that are associated with your body system. Also, explain what humans can do to keep your assigned body system healthy.
IV. Fascinating Facts
Find five (5) fascinating facts about your body system, or its organs or parts, that most people don’t already know.
V. Physiology
Choose one or two organs of your body system and present, in detail, HOW they work.
VI. Activity
Describe and perform an activity that relates to your body system. Can you involve the class?
Works Cited (All)
Include a separate works cited page that lists the resources used during your research. You may use your textbook, other text references, and online resources. You must use at least one text reference and one online resource. Works Cited is REQUIRED before you will be allowed to proceed to the Google Presentation.
The presentation must be made with Google Presentation. It must include at least six (6) slides. SHARE work in progress with all team members. Give EDITING privileges to ONLY.
Project Checklist
Use this worksheet to help you ensure that you include all of the required elements in your project!
q Information
Introduction
§ Did you provide the name and location of your body system?
§ Did you give descriptions of the major functions of your system?
Diagram
§ Did you provide a diagram of your body system with the major organs or parts labeled?
§ Did you give descriptions of the functions of each major organ or part?
Teamwork
§ Did you share examples and give descriptions of ways in which your body system interacts with other body systems?
Diseases/Disorders
Did you discuss the ailments that may affect your body system?
Fascinating Facts
§ Did you provide five (5) fascinating facts that most people don’t know about your body system, or its organs or parts?
Physiology
§ Did you explain how one or two organs of your body system actually work?
§ Other Information
§ Did you include all the required information listed on your Body System Checklist?
q Presentation Guide worksheet
§ Did the presentation guide worksheet allow your classmates to take notes while you gave the presentation?
§ Did the presentation guide worksheet include an interactive diagram of the major organs or parts of your body system?
q Google Presentation
§ Did you have at least six slides?
§ Did the slides enhance the presentation? Don’t add too many animations or use too many words on each slide. Keep it simple! You must talk during the presentation so use that time to share the details.
§ Was the information presented in an organized manner?
§ Did you “know” the information? You should know the information well enough that you do not need to read it word-for-word off note cards or off the slides.
§ Did you present to the class? Don’t talk to the screen!
§ Did you practice? Be sure to run through your presentation several times before you present to the class!
q Quiz
§ Did your quiz contain ten (10) questions? You must include questions of varying type, for example multiple choice, true/false, matching, etc. And you must include at least one free-response problem, such as a compare/contrast question.
§ Was your quiz properly aligned with the material included in your presentation?
q Partnership Involvement
You will have a chance to evaluate your partner.
§ Did each partner share responsibilities for preparing the presentation and presentation guide?
§ Did each partner participate in giving the presentation?
§ Did you work together and resolve any problems peacefully?