Digestive Amusement

Introduction

This webquest is designed to explain a project that will extend our discussion and understanding of the anatomy and physiology of digestion.  you will be asked to model the digestive tract in the form of an amusement park ride that you and a partner will design and "sell" to the class for us to put in the amusement park we run.

Task

You will submit a poster or model of your ride and a presentation  explaining the ride.

  • The poster/model must include:
    • Your name
    •  A neat, creative, colored drawing of the ride with at least 9 points of interests or stops that will make up the ride. These attractions are listed on the presentation
    • Each attraction should be given a name that leaves no doubt about what part of the digestive process it represents (e.g. “The “Stomach Squeeze” or the “Large Intestines Loop”).  A point of interest does not necessarily need to be part of the ride.  It could include an educational video or may even be a snack bar. For example, folks might stop at the “Pancreas Picnic Park’ for lunch
    • The ride and the leaflet together must be able to educate visitors about ALL of the terms listed on the bottom of the page.
    • The ride must “flow” in a logical sequence through the digestive system (i.e. from mouth to  large intestine).

Remember the pancreas, gall bladder and liver are accessory organs and are not part of the long tube.

Process

 

1. Research the Ipads/laptops that are available in the classroom to be sure that you understand the digestive system.  

3. Give some thought to the layout of the poster/model

4. Come up with a preliminary design for your ride.  Do not use colored paper or pencils for the preliminary work.  Have the design approved by the teacher before you begin the final design.

5. Work that is not completed in class must be finished at home.

Evaluation

    

MEETS DESIGN REQUIRMENTS

FOR THE PRESENTAITON AND POSTER/MODEL

APPEARANCE

(NEATNESS AND CREATIVITY)

ORGANIZATION AND CONTENT

SCIENTIFIC ACCURACY

Outstanding. You have met or exceeded all the requirements for the leaflet and drawing

Awesome.  Each point of interest is depicted neatly, colorfully and in excellent detail.  It shows a great deal of creativity.

Superior. Descriptions of all attractions are detailed and leave no doubt about their purpose.  A good deal of thought was given to all aspects of the digestion process.

Wonderful. Scientific aspects of digestion are completely accurate and precisely explained for all attractions.  It is obvious that visitors will learn a great deal about the digestive process

Satisfactory. You have met most of the criteria for the leaflet and drawing.

Suitable. Project is  neat and shows some creativity

Adequate. Most descriptions of attractions are detailed and clear as to their purposes.

Satisfactory. Scientific aspects of digestion are completely accurate and precisely explained for at most points of interest.  There is evidence that the theme park will be a good learning experience.

Acceptable. You have met at least half of the criteria required for the leaflet drawing.

Somewhat suitable.  Project shows  some effort in the areas of neatness and creativity

Mostly satisfactory. At least half of the descriptions are detailed and clear OR a few key concepts relating to the digestive system were left out.

Mostly adequate. Scientific aspects of digestion explained but in some cases the descriptions lack accuracy or completeness.

Unacceptable. The leaflet and drawing  were not designed with the requirements in mind

It does not appear that much thought went into creation of the leaflet or drawing. 

Unsatisfactory. Descriptions of the attractions lack detail.

It is not clear how visitors will learn about this body system from your descriptions

Insufficient. Scientific aspects of digestion are not completely or accurately explained.  The project does not provide evidence that the ride will be a learning experience.

 

Conclusion

This project is designed to allow for a discovery learning activity with collaborative learning at its core.  You can use the following links to get you started along your path of discovery and in the creation of your learning artifacts.

 

Crash Course Biology: Digestive System

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s06XzaKqELk

https://www.biologycorner.com/anatomy/chap15.html

http://highered.mheducation.com/sites/0072495855/student_view0/study_partner.html

http://www.getbodysmart.com/

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