| Anatomy and Physiology Webquest |
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Introduction |
| There is nothing more relevant than the study of anatomy (the structure of the human body) and physiology (the function). The reason for this is simple; we all live in our bodies. It is important that we understand how our bodies work so that we will be able to take good care of them while we are here on earth in these spectacular containers! Your body is covered by your largest organ and is supported from within by your foundation, your skeletal system! All of your body systems have to work together in order to keep you alive and well. This webquest will not only help you to become an expert about your body, but it will allow YOU to become the teacher! |
The Task |
You are a medical student at the University of Arizona and you have been hired by an educational company to create materials to teach middle school kids about the human body. This work will be done under the supervision of one of the directors of education, either Mrs. Robson or Mrs. Futch.
A team of medical students will research one of eleven systems of the human body. These systems include: Circulatory, Digestive, Endocrine, Muscular, Nervous, Reproductive, Respiratory, Skeletal, Integumentary, Immune and Urinary.
Teams will be chosen using a random selection process, in which medical students draw one of the eleven systems out of a container. Students who draw the same system will work together to research the system they have drawn. At least two, but not more than three, medical students will make up each team.
Each team will be expected to present their system to their colleagues and supervisors. |
Resources |
Below are some sites that will help you accomplish your tasks. Many have links to additional sites. Stay focused on your tasks, however, and know what you are looking for, or you can waste a lot of valuable time.
Human Anatomy Online
http://innerbody.com/htm/body.html
This site has detailed information on many of the systems.
How Stuff Works: The Body Channel
http://health.howstuffworks.com/the-body-channel.htm
This site has information on many systems as well as information on disease and more!
NobelPrize.org : The Immune System Game
http://nobelprize.org/educational_games/medicine/immunity/
Educational game on the immune system
Atlas of the Body
http://www.ama-assn.org/ama/pub/category/7140.html
Everyday health information, including several of the body systems
MEDtropolis - The Virtual Body
http://www.medtropolis.com/VBody.asp
This site has information in Spanish and English. It contains information on the human brain, skeleton, heart and digestive tract. Includes interesting information about the brain, the digestive system, the heart, and the skeleton in a highly interactive format
BodyQuest
http://library.thinkquest.org/10348/
Fun-filled and informative exploration of the human body where they can tour the human body for an overview of the major body systems
Dr. Koop
http://www.drkoop.com/
Led by Dr. C. Everett Koop, former U.S. Surgeon General, and others who are dedicated to improving the quality of people’s lives by empowering them to improve their health. Has information on many diseases.
Health Touch
http://www.healthtouch.com/level1/hi_toc.htm
Includes links to disorders; keyword searchable
How the Body Works
http://www.kidshealth.org/kid/closet/movies/how_the_body_works_interim.html
Contains information about The Circulation System, The Muscles,The Ear, The Digestive Tract, The Eye, and The Respiratory System
Human Anatomy Online
http://www.innerbody.com/
Fascinating and fact-filled tour of the human body. Students can click on Interactive Anatomy, choose one of several different anatomy systems, and roll a mouse over the system to learn the names and functions of various organs
A Look Inside the Human Body Where you can take a closer look at the major systems of the Human Body and how they work
Mayo Clinic Health Oasis
http://www.mayohealth.org/
Reliable information on a variety of health topics; keyword searchable
Medicine
http://galaxy.einet.net/galaxy/Medicine.html
Professional’s guide to a world of information
The Human Body
http://edtech.kennesaw.edu/web/humanbo.html
Links to many different websites about human anatomy and physiology.
Anatomy Laboratory Manual
http://www.geocities.com/Athens/Forum/6100/1anatomylabmanual.html
Contains links to a number of sites about many differnet systems.
Nature’s Best: The Human Body
http://library.thinkquest.org/2935/Natures_Best/Nat_Best_High_Level/Title_Net_Page/Title_page_h.html
Intended for high school students, provides a extremely comprehensive look at the human body’s circulatory, digestive, immune, nervous, muscular, reproductive, respiratory, and skeletal systems
The Immune System
http://uhaweb.hartford.edu/bugl/immune.htm
This website was found by one of my students. It has lots of information about the immune system.
Also try searching for a specific system using a search engine such as Google or Metacrawler. If you find good, reliable sites share them so that they can be added to this site.
In addition please also use the senior level Anatomy & Physiology textbook on the cart. Please make sure to return the books to the cart when you are finished as these are on LOAN and must be returned to the Anatomy & Physiology classes.
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Process |
Information that is needed includes the following:
1. A detailed explaination of which organs make up the system.
2. A detailed explaination of the function of these organs within the system.
3. A detailed explaination of how the system functions within the body.
4. Diagrams and/or illustrations of the system. (cite sources!)
5. A detailed explaination of disorders associated with the system.
6. References for all of your information and photos/pictures used in parts 1-5 please use MLA format (see http://easybib.com/ if you need a refresher.)
You will be creating a presentation that will be given to your colleagues and supervisors. You should have at LEAST five sections in your presentation that address the above information. An example would be a website that includes a page on each of the above areas.
Your presentation may follow one of the following formats:
1. Website: Please use freewebs.com, tripod.com, or 0catch.com, to create the website. In addition you will be submitting all written text in a text file to turnitin.com to help you avoid plagiarism. PREFERED METHOD
2. PowerPoint: In addition you will be submitting all written text in a text file to turnitin.com to help you avoid plagiarism.
3. Movie: In addition you will be submitting all written text in a text file to turnitin.com to help you avoid plagiarism. Remember to credit music in addition to everything mentioned below.
4. Children's Book: In addition you will be submitting all written text in a text file to turnitin.com to help you avoid plagiarism.
5. Other Ideas may be submitted for approval.
REMEMBER: You have limited class time to work on this so please select a format that you have the ability to work on in class. |
Assessment |
1. Accuracy of information
2. Depth of your answers to each section
3. Correct citation of ALL references (in MLA format)
4. Presentation format and creativity
5. Quality of presentation (practice!)
6. Grammatical correctness and proper spelling
7. Class time spent on task, references |
