The Body Systems:
OVERVIEW
Objectives for this portion of the unit: Interpret the healthy function of human body systems,
and illustrate ways the body reacts to internal and external stimuli.
A)
B)
C)
D)
Describe the body systems for respiration, circulation, digestion, excretion and sensory awareness
Describe the role of individual organs and tissues in supporting the healthy functioning of the human body
Describe ways in which various types of cells contribute to the healthy functioning of the human body
Describe changes in body functions in response to changing conditions
Unit projects
a) Individual Task- Sci-Fi Body Systems
Due date 1: Friday Oct 25
Final due date: Friday Nov 1
You are to use that that fabulous hat rack sitting on top your shoulders to research,
identify or just hypothesize about the physical differences (regarding body systems or cells
and the characteristics of living things) of various imaginary or science fiction characters
compared to real life beings.
b) Small group task: Body systems model…Hunter, this is where you get to use tape
Due: Monday Oct 28th
Create a model of a human and its body systems
Must include one or more of the following focuses:
a. Respiration
b. Excretion
c. Digestion
d. Circulation
e. Sensory
c) Team Task
Due dates listed on next page
 Each team is to choose two body systems to research and present in class.
 Presentations to include the following information
a. An original labeled diagram
b. General Functions of system and various subsystems where applicable
c. A time frame no longer than 20 minutes
d. No more than 50% of time spent watching video information
e. Information about common system functions and dysfunction
d) Cells and Systems
Describe ways in which various types of cells contribute to the healthy functioning of the
human body (e.g., describe the roles of individual cells in nerves, muscle, blood, skin and
bone)…Open project + Mind map
Due date 1 Oct 25
Final Due Date Nov 1
TENTATIVE schedule and due dates:
1. Tuesday Oct 14- Intro body system tasks: (Individual, small group, team)
2. Tuesday Oct 14- Teams choose topics: start research
3. Wednesday Oct 15- Integumentary:
4. Wednesday Oct 15- Muscular:
5. Thursday Oct 16- Skeletal:
6. Thursday Oct 16- Respiratory:
7. Friday Oct 17- Team research/ Organism Shell design (task b)
8. Monday Oct 21-Digestive:
9. Monday Oct 21- Cardiovascular:
10.Tuesday Oct 22- Lymphatic:
11.Tuesday Oct 22- Endocrine:
12.Wednesday Oct 23- Urinary:
13.Wednesday Oct 23- Reproductive:
14.Thursday Oct 24-Nervous System:
15.Thursday Oct 24th- Cells and cell system
16.Friday Oct 25- Cells Lab and due date 1- project a & d
17.Monday Oct 28-Project c due
18.Monday Nov 4- Final due date Project a & d
A) Individual Task- Sci-Fi Body Systems Due date 1: Fri Oct 25
Final due date: Fri Nov 1
You are to use that that fabulous hat rack sitting on top your shoulders to research, identify or
just hypothesize about the physical and functional differences of an imaginary or science fiction
character of your choosing. Differences must be explainable by natural (scientific) terms rather
than supernatural (ex: Magical) terms.
Part 1: Title Page
Provide the following:
A) your name
B) A title
C) drawing of your organism in the style of the Vitruvian Man (see image below)
Part 2: Identify a special ability of the imaginary/science fiction being of your choosing.
The differences must address one or more of the following:
a) The 5 characteristics of living organisms
b) The 11 body systems (or any sub-systems)
c) Cellular structures/ functions
Undeveloped
Approaching
Developed
Excelling
Identify the
Does not clearly
1 characteristic,
2 characteristics, 3 or more body
functional
address a living
body system, or
body systems, or systems, or
difference of
characteristic,
cellular feature is cellular features
cellular features
your character
body system or
been identified
have been
have been
cellular feature
identified
identified
Part 3: Explain the special ability (function) and how it could, or why it could not be
possible.
Note: Written explanation portion should be no shorter than 1 paragraph, and no longer than 1
page single sided.
Undeveloped
Approaching
Developed
Excelling
Identify the
Does not clearly
1 characteristic,
2 characteristics, 3 or more body
functional
address a living
body system, or
body systems, or systems, or
difference of
characteristic,
cellular feature is cellular features
cellular features
your character
body system or
been identified
have been
have been
cellular feature
identified
identified
B) Small group task: Body systems model …Hunter, this is where you get to use tape
Due date: in class time
Create a model of an organism and its body systems
Must include at least one of the following functions:
a. Respiration
b. Excretion
c. Digestion
d. Circulation
e. Sensory
Part 1:
How to make a transparent shell: Cover a toy/object or individual of your choosing with plastic
wrap. Once covered, wrap in clear packing tape. Carefully cut the tape and wrap off of the
subject so that it does not destroy the integrity of the shell itself.
Part 2:
a) Create and identify internal structures using paper, or whatever other items that will
resemble the desired structures that pertain to : Respiration, excretion, digestion,
circulation, or sensation
Part 3:
b) Provide a written description of the role of the body system and its structures
Marking guide:
Undeveloped
Body systems Does not clearly
model
address one of the
listed functions
Internal
Internal structures
Structures
are missing or do
not connect to the
appropriate
systems
Description
No system
of systems
description/
explanation is
given, or
description is
inaccurate
Approaching
Addresses 1 of
the listed
functions
Internal
structures are not
clearly
identifiable
System
description is
basic (1-2
sentences)
Developed
Addresses 2-3 of
the listed
functions
Internal
structures
resemble actual
structures
Excelling
Addresses 4-5 or
more of the listed
functions
Internal structures
are accurately
labelled, and
resemble real body
structures
System and
System and
structures are
structures are
clearly described. clearly described
with information
provided that has
not been covered in
class
C) Team Presentations
Due date: listed on pg. 2
Each team is to choose two systems to research and present on
 The input you will receive to do this is will be from your own research using the textbook,
internet, and other resources as needed
 Teams will choose their systems in the following order 1, 2,3,4,4,3,2,1 (I will explain that as
we go).
 Presentations must include
a. An original labeled diagram
b. General Functions of system and various subsystems where applicable
c. A time frame of 15 minutes
d. No more than 50% of time spent watching video information
e. Information about common system dysfunction(s)
 Each team is permitted to have 2 members use the library (readers, managers or lifelines).
 Mr. James will present just prior, or following each group presentation (on the same
system)
 It is expected for each team member to serve their individual member task
(Techies/Lips/Forgers/Inkers/Muscles/Papers/Lifeline)
 Points will be provided at class discretion (you guys have to figure out how to provide
points)
Marking Guide
Diagram
Functions
Use of time
Undeveloped
No diagram,
Approaching
diagram has no
labels
Achieving
Diagram is
correctly
labelled
System functions
are not
addressed/incorrect,
very minimal
Presentation was 7
minutes or less
Main function(s)
are addressed
Main functions
are addressed
and explained
Presentation was
8-11 minutes or
18+ min
Na
Presentation
was 12-13 min
Or 16-17min
Na
Total time _____
Video time
Video time
time__________ exceeded time limit
Dysfunction
Not addressed
1-3 dysfunctions
information
mentioned
1-2 dysfunctions
mentioned and
explained
Excelling
Diagram is
labelled with
exceptional
visual detail
Many functions
are addressed
and explained
Presentation was
14-15 minutes
Video fell within
time limit
3+ dysfunctions
mentioned and
explained
D) Cell project
Due date: TBA
In this project you are to work independently or with a group of your choosing for the purpose
of explaining the role of a healthy functioning cell, and how it is able to contribute to the
healthy functioning of a human body.
Ideas: Comparison poster, 3D model, food, digital presentation, music, cinematic motion
picture starring Johnny Depp, co-directed you and Tim Burton, scribble on a napkin
Describe ways in which various types of cells contribute to the healthy functioning of the human
body (e.g., describe the roles of individual cells in nerves, muscle, blood, skin and bone)…Open
project
Due date 1 Oct 25
Final Due Date Nov 1
Marking guide:
Undeveloped
Approaching
Developed
Excelling
main cellular
4 structures or
5-7 structures are 8-10 structures 11 + structures are
structures are
less are
accurately
are accurately
accurately
accounted for
accounted for
accounted for
accounted for
accounted for
Each structures
The function of 4 The functions of The functions of The functions of
function is
structures or less 5-7 structures are 8-10 structures 11+ structures are
explained
are addressed
accurately
are accurately
accurately
addressed
addressed
addressed
Explanation of
not addressed, or loosely
Clearly and
clearly and
how the cell
not properly
connected to the correctly
correctly
contributes to
focused
organism in
connected to an connected to an
the life of an
which it would
organism
organism, system,
organism
reside
and organ
Effectiveness of
Knowledge is
New knowledge
Helps people to Helps people to
project
communicated in is communicated connect to
connect to old and
a similar manner in a similar
information in a new information
that was used in manner that was new way
and in a new way
class (verbal, PP, used in class
writing)
Cell structres are as follows (some pertain specifically to plant cells and some to animal cells)
Suggested Resources:
Cellular Biology: Cell structures and functions: http://library.thinkquest.org/12413/structures.html
E) List of functions of cell organelleshttp://www.ivy-rose.co.uk/Biology/Organelles/OrganelleFunctions.php
F) Eukaryotic Cell Interactive Animation: http://www.cellsalive.com/cells/cell_model.htm
Body System NOTES:
Explain the function of each body of the body-systems below:
(* For study purposes, focus mainly on systems 1, 4, 5, 6, 9 & 11…stomp, stomp)
1. Integumentary: System (circulation/excretion)
2. Muscular System: (circulation)
3. Skeletal:
4. Respiratory: (respiration/circulation)
5. Digestive: (digestion/excretion)
6. Cardiovascular: (circulation)
7. Lymphatic:
8. Endocrine:
9. Urinary: (Excretion)
10. Reproductive:
11. Nervous System: (sensory awareness)
Plant Cell
Identify the cell parts in the diagram and list them below, and provide a brief explanation on the function of each:
Animal Cell
Identify the cell parts in the diagram and list them below, and provide a brief explanation on the function of each: