The Human Body Web Quest By Carrie Norris
					Introduction:
					On the outside we all are different. Different skin colors, eye colors, personalities, and abilities. But on the inside, we all have the same parts; circulatory (blood), respiratory (breathing), skeletal (support), digestive (eating), and muscular (movement). All are very important and serve different purposes in our body. One day Mr. Muscle and Ms. Respiration got into an argument. “I’m the most important part of the body. See how strong I am?” Mr. Muscle exclaimed, using his flexed bicep to illustrate his point. “But without the oxygen that I breathe you would be a weakling. I am the most important system of the body!” said Ms. Respiration. Pretty soon all the systems of the body were involved in the debate and arguing about why they were the most important part of the body. “I am obviously the most important part. I transport all the nutrients that you need throughout the body” declared Mrs. Circulation. “But I provide the support for all the internal organs. I give shape to the human body. Without me you would just be a big blob of tissues. I am most important!” Mr. Bones grumbled. Through a mouthful of food, Mr. Digestion spat out, “Yeah, but guys, I’m the one that eats. I process all the pizza and potato chips into useable energy. That is the most important thing for sure.” Everyone was shouting until they decided to have a judge (your teacher) make the decision, once and for all, about who was the most important system in the human body.
					Task:
					Because the human body systems are not very internet savvy, they have hired your group to do research about them and their importance. You will gather your information and put together a Power Point presentation outlining the details of the system that your group is researching. You are trying to persuade the judge (your teacher), that your body system is the most important overall.
					Resources:
					Links and Resources are given within the specific detail of your research plan. Also feel free to use other sources, but make sure to cite them in your presentation.
					Process
					Once you have gathered together in your groups, locate your specific system below. Investigate the questions for your human body system, and create slides to illustrate this information. Guidelines for the # of slides to use for each question are in italics beside each question. You are welcome to create more slides, but 10 slides total is the minimum requirement. Please include photographs, illustrations, links, audio, and video as you see necessary to enhance your presentation. Make sure to make an argument about why your system is the most important to the human body.
					Evaluation:
					See the rubric provided here to understand how you will be evaluated. Make sure to check spelling and complete all the questions that are asked.
					Conclusion:
					After the presentations the class will participate in a grand discussion to help the teacher decide which system is the most important. Which systems depend on each other? Are any systems completely independent? Are their any clear winners in this argument?
					The Circulatory System:
					In your Power Point Presentation your group should answer the following questions. Include photos and diagrams to enhance your overall presentation.
					1. What elements are needed to make this system work? Why?(2 pp frames) 2. What is the difference between arteries and veins? Are they both blood vessels? (3 pp frames) 3. What is the main purpose of the circulatory system? (1 pp frame) 4. 3 interesting facts about the circulatory system to share with the class. (3 pp frames) 5. Why is the circulatory system the most important element of the body? (1 pp frame)
					Links: Use the links below to investigate.
					The Bloodmobile: A flash animation that explains how the circulatory system works. A Look Inside the Human Body, Circulatory: Check out the amazing facts. The Virtual Body: Click on the Human Heart link to start your tour. Discovery Kids, Circulatory/Cardiovascular System: All about your gross and cool body. Think Quest, Circulatory System: How the blood gets around your body. Global Classroom, Circulatory System: Detailed explanation of the circulatory system.
				The Respiratory System:
				In your Power Point Presentation your group should answer the following questions. Include photos and diagrams to enhance your overall presentation.
				1. What elements are needed to make this system work? Why? (2 pp frames) 2. What do healthy lungs look like? How can you keep your lungs healthy? (3 pp frames) 3. What is the main purpose of the respiratory system? (1 pp frame) 4. 3 interesting facts about the respiratory system to share with the class. (3 pp frames) 5. Why is the respiratory system the most important element of the body? (1 pp frame)
				Links: Use the links below to investigate.
				A Look Inside the Human Body, Respiratory System: Check out the amazing facts. Discovery Kids, Respiratory System: All about your gross and cool body. Hillendale Health, Respiratory System: Make sure to add the “words to know” to your presentation. How we Breathe: The Anatomy Of Your Respiratory System ESP Game, Respiratory System: Drag and Drop Java game for identifying the parts of the Respiratory System. Looking at Your Lungs: Locate those lungs and other important respiratory organs.
			The Skeletal System
			In your Power Point Presentation your group should answer the following questions. Include photos and diagrams to enhance your overall presentation.
			1. What elements are needed to make this system work? Why?(2 pp frames) 2. What are 3 types of joints in the skeletal system? Give and example of each.(3 pp frames) 3. What is the main purpose of the skeletal system? (1 pp frame) 4. 3 interesting facts about the skeletal system to share with the class. (3 pp frames) 4. Why is the skeletal system the most important element of the body? (1 pp frame)
			Links: Use the links below to investigate.
			Real Photographs of the Skeletal System: Also includes a quiz! A Look Inside the Human Body, Skeletal System: Check out the amazing facts. Discovery Kids, Skeletal System: All about your gross and cool body. The Big Story on Bones: Includes a Flash diagram of the inside of bones. The Virtual Body: Click on the Human Skeleton to start your tour. ESP Game, Skeletal System: Drag and Drop Java game for identifying the bones of the Skeletal System.
		The Digestive System:
		In your Power Point Presentation your group should answer the following questions. Include photos and diagrams to enhance your overall presentation.
		1. What elements are needed to make this system work? Why? (2 pp frames) 2. How does this system make food into bolus? Bolus into chyme? And chyme into feces? (3 pp frames) 3. What is the main purpose of the digestive system? (1 pp frame) 4. 3 interesting facts about the digestive system to share with the class. (3 pp frames) 5. Why is the digestive system the most important element of the body? (1 pp frame)
		Links: Use the links below to investigate.
		A Look Inside the Human Body, Digestive System: Check out the amazing facts. The Real Deal on the Digestive System: Get the low down on digestion. A Body Basics Article, the Digestive System: Includes a Flash animated digestive system diagram. Digestive System Diagram: As you roll your mouse over the various parts, each is highlighted in color. Discovery Kids, Digestive System: All about your gross and cool body. The Virtual Body: Click on Digestive Track link to start your tour.
	The Muscular System:
	In your Power Point Presentation your group should answer the following questions. Include photos and diagrams to enhance your overall presentation.
	1. What elements are needed to make this system work? Why?(2 pp frames) 2. What are the 3 types of muscular tissue? What are their functions? Involuntary or voluntary(3 pp frames) 3. What is the main purpose of the muscular system? (1 pp frame) 4. 3 interesting facts about the muscular system to share with the class. (3 pp frames) 5. Why is the muscular system the most important element of the body? (1 pp frame)
	Links: Use the links below to investigate.
	A Look Inside the Human Body, Muscular: Check out the amazing facts. Your Multi-talented Muscles: Find out what your muscles are made of! Body Quest, Muscular System: All about muscles. Discovery Kids, Muscular System: All about your gross and cool body. Human Body Adventure, Muscles: The different types of muscle. ESP Game, Muscles of the Body: Drag and Drop Java game for identifying the muscles of the body.