This WebQuest was created by Duncan Breeden in March, 2017. It is designed for students in the 6th grade. Students will determine the function of each of the five systems listed, list the main parts, and will identify 1-3 interesting facts about each system. This assignment will be constructed on Microsoft Word individually and will be printed and turned in as a hard copy.
Introduction
The human body is a fascinating machine. The body has five systems that all have different jobs in order to help your body function. Today, you will be researching each function to discover their functions.
Task
Your task is to discover the function, the important parts, and list 1-3 interesting facts you discovered about each system. You will complete this assignment using Microsoft Word.
Process
Using the links provided, write the function, important parts, and list 1-3 interesting facts you discovered about each system.
Systems:
Skeletal System
Digestive System
Muscular System
Nervous System
Respiratory System
Links:
http://www.innerbody.com/image/skelfov.html
http://www.innerbody.com/image/digeov.html
http://www.innerbody.com/image/musfov.html
http://www.innerbody.com/image/nervov.html
http://www.innerbody.com/anatomy/respiratory
Evaluation
| Description of Body Function | 1-3 Interesting Facts | Major Parts of Systems | Total Points/Comments | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | Clear, complete description of each body system function. | Clear, complete description of interesting facts of each body system function. | Listed ALL major parts of the body system. | |
| 3 | Clear, complete description of most body system functions. | Clear, complete description of interesting facts of some body system functions. | Listed most major parts of each body system but had some not listed. | |
| 0 | Limited description of most body system functions | No description of interesting facts of body system functions. | Listed no major parts of the body systems. | |
| Comments: |
Total _____/15 |
Conclusion
After completing the activity, you should have learned five body systems, their functions, and their major parts. Once you have completed your assignment, write one paragraph providing feedback on this assignment. This paragraph should answer the following questions:
Was this WebQuest helpful? If not, why.
How can this activity be improved?
What additional questions do you have about each body system? If none, explain the most interesting thing you learned from this WebQuest.
Once you have completed your paragraph, print and turn in your assignment.