This webquest was designed in alignment with the learning objectives from the Ontario Curriculum Guide for Science and Technology - Grade 5.
Introduction
Did you know that there is any between 60,000-100,000 miles of blood vessels in the human body? Or more than half your bones are located in your hands, feet, wrist and ankles? The human body is amazing!
Welcome to the Human Body! In this Webquest, you will be exploring one of the major systems in the human body and learn how our bodies function.
Task
In this Webquest, you will be researching a major system in the human body. Students will be split up into groups of 4. Each group will be given a system of the body to research. Once you have completed all of your research on the body system, your job is to create a model of your body system, as well as create a Google Slides presentation and present your information to the class. The research you find must be interesting as well as informative. It must describe the system and its function. Your Google Slides presentation may include pictures and videos.
Process
Step 1
1. Teacher will assign students into groups and give them the system of the body they are going to research
2. Groups will have 3 working periods to complete their research. Below is a list of resources to help you get started and a video to help you make your human body model
https://www.sciencekids.co.nz/videos/humanbody/circulatorysystem.html
https://studyjams.scholastic.com/studyjams/jams/science/human-body/human-body.htm (Human body)
https://studyjams.scholastic.com/studyjams/jams/science/human-body/nervous-system.htm (Nervous System)
https://studyjams.scholastic.com/studyjams/jams/science/human-body/digestive-system.htm (Digestive System)
https://studyjams.scholastic.com/studyjams/jams/science/human-body/skeletal-system.htm (Skeletal system)
https://studyjams.scholastic.com/studyjams/jams/science/human-body/circulatory-system.htm (Circulatory System)
https://studyjams.scholastic.com/studyjams/jams/science/human-body/muscular-system.htm (Muscular system)
https://www.kidshealth.org/en/kids/msmovie.html
https://www.kidshealth.org/en/kids/dsmovie.html
https://www.kidshealth.org/en/kids/dsmovie.html
How to make a model of the human body
Step 2:
1. Student will take the information learned and put it into a Google Slides Presentation as well as create a human body model
2. The Google Slides presentation must be a minimum of 5 slides. Information must be organized. Title page and table of contents must be included
3. Your presentation must have colour, graphics and videos. Your model must be detailed and clear
4. You will have 1 week to put your presentation and model together
Step 3:
1. Students will present their Google Slides and Model to the class. Presentation will be 5-10 minutes in length
2. Each person in the group is responsible for a part in the presentation
Evaluation
CLICK HERE for rubric
| CATEGORY | Level 4 | Level 3 | Level 2 | Level 1 |
| Human Body Model | All of the necessary major organs are included. All of the necessary major organs are in the appropriate spots. | All of the necessary major organs are included. Most of the necessary major organs are in the appropriate spots. | Most of the necessary major organs are included. Some of the necessary major organs are in the appropriate spots. | A few of the necessary major organs are included. They are not organized in the appropriate spots. |
| Understanding | All members demonstrate strong understanding of the major components and function of assigned major system in human body | All members demonstrate good understanding of the major components and function of assigned major system in human body | Most members demonstrate some understanding of the major components and function of assigned major system in human body | Students have difficulty identifying the major components and function of major system in human body |
| Google Slides | Google Slides includes all the necessary components. Information is clearly displayed in the slides. Students made excellent use of colour, images, and videos. | Google Slides includes all of the necessary components. Information is displayed in the slides. Students made good use of colour, images, and videos. | Google Slides includes a few of the necessary components. Some information is displayed in the slides. Students added colour or images | Google Slides does not include any of the necessary components. No relevant information is provided in the slides. Students did not make use of colour, images or videos. |
| Presentation | All members of group are actively participating in the presentation, using appropriate terminology. Members make little reference to notes | All members of group are participating in the presentation, using mostly appropriate terminology. Members make some reference to notes | Most members of group are participating in the presentation, using some appropriate terminology. Members mostly read notes | Only one or two members are participating in the presentation but are not using appropriate terminology. Members are reading off notes |
Conclusion
Congratulations! You have completed your Webquest. You should all be an expert now in your major system, understanding:
- The major function and the components of the major system
- What is involved for the system to function properly