Introduction
Introduction
“The Pearson Awards”
The Human Body has won the coveted “Pearson” Award as being the
Best Living Machine.
NOMINEES for Best System in a supporting role are the:
- Respiratory system
- Digestive system
- Circulatory system
- Skeletal system
- Muscular system
- Nervous system
Your team needs to study one of these body systems and provide information and reasons why it would be most deserving of this award.
Task
Your challenge will be to study one body system and justify why you think your system should win the coveted
“Pearson Award,”
for Best Body System in a Supporting Role.
Explain why the Human Body could not survive without your system. You must convince your audience that your body system is the most deserving of this award.
Your team must decide how you will share your findings. Possible methods of sharing this information could include: a debate, a play,
a visual, a video, an iMovie, a live interview, a PowerPoint presentation, etc.
At the end of the presentations, audience members will vote for the Body System most deserving of the award, and the Pearson Award will be awarded to the winner.
All teams should have an acceptance speech prepared in the event that their Body System is chosen as the winner. Be sure to thank your fellow nominees. Without their unfailing support and teamwork, your body system would not be the success it is today.
Go to processes
Process
STEP 1.
Create a labeled diagram on poster paper of your body system. Label at least 8 parts. Use your XO to find out information you will need.
STEP 2.
Using the vocabulary from your diagram, find definitions using a dictionary. It can be an online dictionary. Write 5-8 definitions of the main parts of your body system.
STEP 3.
Now go to Discovery School's Puzzlemaker and create your own cross word puzzle using the vocabulary and definitions.
STEP 4.
Go to www.kidshealth.org Read about your body system and complete an online quiz.
STEP 5.
Print the INTERVIEW QUESTIONS. Using websites for your system found on the RESOURCE PAGE find answers to the interview questions.
STEP 6.
Present a live interview about your system to the class.
STEP 7.
Decide which format you will use to present your compelling argument as to why your system should win the Pearson Award for "Best System in a Supporting Role".
STEP 8.
Print and fill in the FINAL PROJECT PLANNING sheet and hand in to the teacher.
STEP 9.
Prepare your final presentation and an acceptance speech.
STEP 10.
PEARSON AWARDS GALA PRESENTATION!
Evaluation
Beginning
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Beginning 1 |
Developing 2 |
Accomplished 3 |
Exemplary 4 |
Score |
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Able to use technology tools to convey, retrieve and build ideas |
Student had difficulty accessing information and following links |
Student was usually able to follow links but required assistance navigating through the different websites |
Student felt very comfortable following links and was able to work independently most of the time |
Student worked independently, was constantly on task and required no assistance following links |
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As a group were able to work productively, make connections and build new understanding |
Students had difficulties working together and staying on task, new knowledge was minimal |
Students usually stayed on task and showed a basicunderstanding of new concepts |
Students were usually on task, showed a very good understanding of new knowledge and were able to make some connections |
Students were consistently focused and demonstrated an excellent understanding of new knowledge and always illustrated connections |
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Able to describe and discuss the basic structure and function of their body system |
Not yet able to describe and discuss the basic structure and function of their body system |
Able to describe and discuss a limited understanding of the basic structure and functions of their body system |
Able to describe and discuss much of the basic structure and functions of their body system |
Easily able to describe and discuss the basic structure and functions of their body system |
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Able to explain how the different body systems are inter-connected |
Not yet able to explain how the different body systems are inter-connected |
Able to explain some of the ways the different body systems are inter-connected |
Able to explain many of the ways the different body systems are inter-connected |
Easily able to explain how the different body systems are inter-connected |
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Able to use data from investigations to create a unique and thoughtful representation |
Minimal effort and creativity was put into presentation |
Some effort and creativity were noted. Use of data from investigations was limited |
Much effort and creativity were evident. Project reflected a substantial amount of work and commitment |
Representation was outstanding. Considerable time, effort and creativity were obvious |
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Group presentation reflected understanding of the structure and function of their body system and its interconnection to other body systems |
Was not able to demonstrate a basic understanding of the structure and function of their body system and its interconnection to other body systems |
Was able to demonstrate a basic understanding of the structure and function of their body system and give a few examples of its interconnection to other body systems |
Was able to clearly demonstrate their understanding of the structure and function of their body system and give several examples of its interconnection to other body systems |
Was able to demonstrate a thorough understanding of the structure and function of their body system and give numerous examples of its interconnection to other body systems |
Conclusion
Congratulations to the winning system and to all of the nominees!
You have achieved your task. We hope that you have enjoyed learning about human body systems.
In your body system groups, discuss and answer the following questions:
1. What is the most important thing you learned when completing this webquest?
2. What is the most interesting thing you learned when completing this webquest?
3. What information about body systems would you most want to share with others?
4. Why do you think it is important to know about body systems?
5. Explain how can you make a difference maintaining a healthy body?