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Human Anatomy and Physiology A WebQuest for 10-12th Grade (CP Biology, Honors Biology, Anatomy and Physiology and Honors Anatomy and Physiology) Designed by
Matthew Bentley Kay Campany Eddie Clark Introduction | Task | Process | Evaluation | Conclusion | Credits | Teacher Page
Introduction The human body functions as single unit comprised of different body systems. The unit will investigate the anatomy (structure) and physiology (function) of each system.
The Task After completing the following process you should be able to Name the systems of the body, list and identify the basic structures, and describe the function of each system. Complete one of the following projects and complete a unit test. 1. 2. 3. 4.
Complete the information and submit in a notebook. Illustrate and desribe the functions on posters. Complete a power point presentation. Prepare a product suitable to share with younger children.
The Process A group will consist of 4 members, each person will receive a daily partcipation grade and a grade for the final product, and a unit test grade. The task can divided into roles, principle investigator, web master, secretary/reporter, artist, etc. The following sites should be used to produce the final product.
Human Anatomy and Physiology web sites.
Circulatory system Read the history of the circulatory system and write a paragraph about the contribuitions of William Harvey. List and describe the major blood vessels of the human body. Describe the basic blood flow through the body of a vertebrate animal. Compare and contrast the evolution of the vertebrate heart. List the pathway of blood through the heart. View the power point presentaion on the web, list the four blood types, and describe which blood types can be donated to whom. Inteumentary system Define the integumentary sytem and list the associated structures. View various slides of epithelial structures. Draw and label the structures of the skin. Skeletal system Look over the skeleton below.
Choose three bones each, in the head region, arms, mid section, and legs. Give exact location, function, and purpose in the body.
Skeletal Systems Different Bones and Functions Reproductive system Reproductive System Overview
The following links are guides to the female reproductive system. Female Reproductive System #1 Female Reproductive System #2 The following links are guides to the male reproductive system.
Male Reproductive System #1 Male Reproductive System #2 Urinary system Read and be familiar with the organs of the urinary system. Digestive system/Respiratory systems Read and be familiar with the organs of the digestive system and the respiratory system. Endocrine system Read and be familiar with the endocrine system. List four glands and one hormone from each gland listed. Muscular system View the muscle tutorial and be able to identify the major muscles of the upper arm. Nervous system View the nervous system. Be able to list the major parts of the central nervous system and the peripheral nervous system.
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Conclusion After completing this activity, students will understand the anatomy and function of the human body.
Last updated on August 15, 1999. Based on a template from The WebQuest Page