Human Body Unit
My Favorite Things About The Human Body
- Homeostasis
- Relationships between all the systems
- Heart Dissection
My Favorite Web sites for The Human Body
Science Spot Kid Zone
Body Systems
Human Body & Mind
Human Body
The human body is the entire physical and mental structure of a human organism, such as their organs, which work together to form organ systems.
In this unit you will learn:
- Body Organization and Structure
- Understand the major tissue types
- Organ vs. organ system
- Major function of organs
- Function and structure of bones
- Joints
- Muscular system
- Parts of the skin
- Functions of Integumentary system
- Circulation and Respiration
- Function of cardiovascular system
- Types of blood vessels
- Pathway of blood
- Cardiac and Respiratory disorders
- Air flow
- Relationship between respiratory and circulatory system
- Digestive System
- Parts and functions of Digestive system
- Mechanical vs. Chemical digestion
- Disorders of digestive system
Human Body Project
You and two other group members are teaching the class about one of the body systems. Your presentation must include any type of visual aid (tri-fold, brochure, PowerPoint, or poster) Students will be give three class periods to work on project.
Your presentation must include:
- Name of Organ system
- Descriptions of the major functions of system
- Labeled diagram with the major parts of system
- Examples of interactions with other systems
- At least five fun facts of system
- Visual aid
Rubric (Total: 50 pts)
