Body Systems Project

Students will be creating a PowerPoint or brochure based on a body system of their choice. Students will be listing the different organs in that system and explain what that body system does

Duration
Multiple days
Lesson Type
Project Based Lesson

Lesson Created By: Jacob Scruggs

Essential Question

What are the different body systems in the human body?

Grade(s):

  • 7
  • 8
  • 9
  • 10
  • 11
  • 12

Subject(s):

Recommended Technology:

Computer

Other Instructional Materials or Notes:

Lesson Progression

Body Systems Project

 

Your task is to research a specific body system from the list provided below.  Your project will be in the form of a PowerPoint presentation or brochure.

 

INFORMATION THAT MUST BE INCLUDED:

  • The function of the system
  • The organs in the system
  • Brief and simple explanation of the function of EACH organ in the system
  • Description of how this system works together with other systems
  • Illnesses that can affect the organs in this system (briefly describe them)
  • Other interesting facts

 

PROJECT REQUIREMENTS:

  • Everything must be typed.
  • Be creative! Ex: background, pictures, videos, links, etc.

 

ORGAN SYSTEMS

1. Muscular system                 4. Digestive System                 7. Nervous system     

2. Skeletal system                   5. Excretory System                8. Endocrine System  

3. Respiratory system             6. Circulatory system

 

 

Research Summary Information for Body Systems Project


Muscular System:

  • Main purpose (function)
  • 3 types of muscle (include a picture and definition of each)
  • What are tendons and what do they do?
  • What is the difference between voluntary and involuntary muscles? (Give examples of each type)

 

Skeletal System:

  • Main purpose (function)
  • Define and show compact and spongy bone.
  • What organs do your skull and ribs protect?

 

Nervous System:

  • Main purpose (function)
  • What do nerves do?
  • Definition and example of the autonomic and voluntary nervous system.
  • Label the Central and Peripheral nervous system.

 

Respiratory System:

  • Main purpose (function)
  • What gas does the respiratory system inhale? Exhale?
  • Label the lungs, diaphragm, mouth, nose, throat, and bronchial tubes.
  • Describe the path that air takes through the respiratory system beginning with the mouth and ending in the lungs.

 

Circulatory System:

  • Main purpose (function)
  • What is blood pressure?
  • Why is it bad if blood pressure is too high?  Too low?
  • Definition and provide a picture that shows veins, capillaries, and arteries.
  • Trace how blood flows through the circulatory system

 

Digestive System:

  • Main purpose (function)
  • Organs labeled
  • Describe the pathway that food takes through the digestive system (starting with the mouth and ending with excretion out of the body).

 

 

Excretory System:

  • Main purpose (function)
  • Organs labeled
  • Define excretion
  • How is excretion different from elimination?

 

Body Systems Powerpoint

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