Touring a Human Body System

Congratulations! You have been hired by the Cardiac Publishing House. It’s your first day on the job and here’s your first assignment:

Your job:

Our company has been hired by the Human Body Travel Bureau to produce an informative marketing product on a Tour through one of the Human Body Systems.

You along with your new team will be in charge of trying to sell one of these tours to the general public. Your team will need to decide how you will best reach your intended audience.

Things to consider:

Who are is your market audience?

  • Is your tour dangerous? Is it only for those who seek adventure?
  • Is your tour family friendly? Is it perfect for the whole family?
  • Is your tour a perfect get away for a ladies or guys weekend?

How will you market your product?

  • Poster
  • Brochure
  • Travel magazine
  • Multimedia presentation such as a PowerPoint show
  • Movie/Commercial
  • Other creative ways to market your tour may be acceptable.

-Please check with your supervisor (aka your teacher) if you have an original idea.

Your assignment:

Your assignment is to market a tour through one of the human body systems in a creative way in which others will want to go on your tour. Make sure that you include all the information that is asked for the body system that you choose.

Please see the attached list of required topics for each body system and the rubric by which your work will be evaluated (Our company offers generous bonuses for a job well done, but is also noted for its high standards. Mrs. Hemoglobin is a VERY important client. Please pay careful attention to the requirements outlined in the evaluation rubric. They are your best guidelines for success in our company!)

REMEMBER:

THIS IS NOT TO BE A SIMPLE REPORT ON A SYSTEM. YOU ARE TRYING TO SELL A TOUR TO THIS SYSTEM. HAVE FUN & USE YOUR IMAGINATION!

Good luck and welcome to Cardiac Publishing!

CheckList

______(20 pts) Did you clearly explain the purpose of the system?

______(20 pts) Did you name all of the organs functioning in the system and explain what they do?

______(20 pts) Are all sketches and diagrams properly labeled?

______(20 pts) Are your explanations clear and complete?

______(15 pts) Explained three diseases of the system that affect the overall body.

______(10 pts) Did you include:

Trendy spots

Exciting activities

Imports and exports of the area

Possible dangers or special considerations that tourists visiting these systems might encounter?

Required Topics for Body Travel Advertisement

(1)Digestive System

Explain (Make Up) any “trendy spots”, exciting activities, imports and exports of the area, and any possible dangers or special considerations that tourists visiting these systems might encounter

Explain the purpose of the system

Name the major organs of the system and explain what they do(In your own words!)

Trace a bite of peanut butter sandwich through the system with a model or pictureand explain the changes that occur as it moves through the various organs

Discuss the importance of the pancreas and liver in digestion. Be sure to include the substances produced by each and their functions.

Describe 3 diseases that this system can have and how they can affect the overall body.

(2)Respiratory System

Explain (Make Up) any “trendy spots”, exciting activities, imports and exports of the area, and any possible dangers or special considerations that tourists visiting these systems might encounter

Explain the purpose of the system

Trace a molecule of oxygen from the nose (as it is inhaled) until it is absorbed by the blood with a model or picture

Name the major organs of the systemand explain what they do(In your own words!)

Describe the interaction between the alveoli and the capillaries

Describe 3 diseases that this system can have and how they can affect the overall body.

(3)Skeletal System

Explain (Make Up) any “trendy spots”, exciting activities, imports and exports of the area, and any possible dangers or special considerations that tourists visiting these systems might encounter

Explain the purpose of the system

Name the major organs of the system (include the names of at least 15 major bones in a creative way, don’t just list them!)

Describe the composition of bonewith a model or picture

Explain the functions of ligaments, tendons, and cartilage

Describe 3 diseases that this system can have and how they can affect the overall body.

(4) Nervous System

Explain (Make Up) any “trendy spots”, exciting activities, imports and exports of the area, and any possible dangers or special considerations that tourists visiting these systems might encounter

Explain the purpose of the system

Name the major organs of the systemand explain what they do(In your own words!)

List the parts of the Central Nervous System

Sketch or include a picture or model of a neuron and explain how it works.

Describe 3 diseases that this system can have and how they can affect the overall body.

(5)Circulatory System

Explain (Make Up) any “trendy spots”, exciting activities, imports and exports of the area, and any possible dangers or special considerations that tourists visiting these systems might encounter

Explain the overall purpose of the system

Describe the different blood types found in humans and explain the importance of matching blood types when conduction blood transfusions and organ transplants.

Name the major organs of the system and explain what they do(In your own words!)

Draw and label the major parts of the heart. Color the parts that carry oxygenated blood red and parts with no oxygen blue.

Describe 3 diseases that this system can have and how they can affect the overall body.