The Human Body

Introduction

Hey Learners!

Get ready for an exciting adventure learning about the human body! 

This WebQuest will take you through many different websites and informational texts. You will need to use your computer & research skills that you have learned in 5th grade to navigate and complete successfully. 

 

Remember: 5th grade quality is expected!

 

 

Welcome: The Human Body 

Description: This WebQuest is designed for 5th grade students. Students will discover and learn about each body system and their functions. Students will also learn about how & why they need to take care of their bodies now. 
Grade Level: 3-5

Curriculum: English / Language Arts

Keywords: body systems, science, circulatory, skeletal, nervous, respiratory, muscular, digestive, human body, lungs, heart, bones, digestive, excretory, health, body 
Author(s): Kelly Ellis

 

 

 

 

Task

You have now entered the Mona Shores training program to become an "expert" in the body systems. 

 

You will be expected to research a specific body system with your group and present your findings to your classmates.

During your presentation you will need to create a poster, model, Power Point, skit, or another teacher approved creative project.

You will be completing a "Human Body" booklet as you learn about each body system. You will gather this information by using the WebQuest and group discussions with classmates.

 

Good luck with your search! 

 

 

 

 

Process
  1. First you will be assigned to an expert team of 3-4 students.
  2. Once you have your body system to research you will be given a body system booklet to complete on your system.
  3. You will work with your team to find information, functions, and location of all organs that belong to your system.
  4. You will use the WebQuest, magazines, and various books to collect your information.  (Material list can be found on the links below).
  5. After your information is collected and organized, you will need to create a poster, Power Point, skit, etc, to present to your classmates.
  6. You will be assessed on the location and function of the organs in the 8 body systems. You will also need to organize a healthy living plan to take care of a certain body system for yourself or a friend of your age.
Evaluation
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WOW 4
Almost There 3
On The Way 2
 Not Yet 0-1 Score
Presentation (Neatness) 
My writing is neat and easy to read. It is pleasing to the eye!
My writing is legible and neat.
My handwriting is poor and difficult to read.
My handwriting is unreadable and messy.
 %25 
Ideas (Main idea & Details) 
My booklet & project has a clear main idea and has many details to describe each system.
Most of my booklet & project has a clear main idea and has some details to describe each system.
My main idea is not very clear and I have very little details to describe each system.
My booklet & project has no main ideas or details to describe each system.
 %25 
Cooperation 
I worked well with my group while researching our body system. I contributed to my group and helped with the research & construction of the project.
I mostly worked well with my group while researching our body system. I might not have contributed to my group or helped with the research and construction of the project.
I sometimes worked well with my group while researching our body system. I might not have contributed to my group or helped with the research and construction of the project.
I did not work well with my group while researching our body system. I did not contribute to my group or help them with the research and construction of the project.
 %25 
Material Usage 
I used at least 3 different resources including; web-sites, books, and magazines to research my body system. 
I used 2 different resources to research my body system. 
I used only one resource to research my body system. 
I did not use any resources to research my body system. 
 %25 
Total Score: %100
Conclusion

Great job human body experts!  You have successfully completed the WebQuest adventure.!!!

Credits

Zunal.com

Teacher Page

Focus: 
This WebQuest focuses on topics about the human body and the 8 organ systems. The objective of this is to help the students learn more about the human body and the importance to take care of it.  

Objectives: 
 

  • Students will learn the 8 body systems and their functions.
  • Students will be able to distinguish what a healthy lifestyle looks like.
  • Students will have fun learning about the human body.

Time Required: 2-3 weeks (for completion of entire unit) 

Technology Needs/Materials Needed:

Computers for each student or student group.
Books, magazines, articles,  videos, etc... for further research.

Body systems student information booklet. 

 

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Name: Rea Christine Pizarras 

Course & Year: BEED - 2

Subject: TTEG

Instructor: Ms. Melissa Loquere