The Human Body Web Quest

Exploring The Human Body

Introduction
We are beginning the study of the human body's systems. You will be part of a team whose job is to thoroughly investigate one of the various body systems.

The systems of the human body:
« Cardiovascular System
« Digestive System
« Endocrine System
« Lymphatic System
« Muscular System
« Nervous System
« Reproductive System
« Skeletal System
« Urinary System

Each of these systems consists of major parts that function to keep our whole body working. We are on our way to knowing and understanding how the human body works.

Task

You are competing in a contest to have your project chosen to be on display at the school’s yearly science fair. In order to be chosen you need to become familiar with the human body’s systems.

Your task is to become familiar with one of the systems (that will be assigned by your teacher). You will work in groups of four. Your group will explore the system that has been assigned.

Requirements:
1. Describe the function(s) of your body system
2. Draw and label the major parts of your body system.
3. Name and describe three diseases, disorders, or problems that may occur with your body system and the cures or treatments that are available.
4. Find out at least five interesting facts about your body systems.
5. Develop a glossary of terms for your body system.

Process

You will be working in groups of four. There will be five parts to this assignment.

Part 1: Complete the five requirements about your system.
Part 2: Present the information you gathered about your human body system.

* More detailed information can be found on the “Task” page.

Some sites to help you complete your Web Quest:

1. www.kidinfo.com/Health/Human_Body.html

2. http://www.canteach.ca/links/linkbodysystems.html