You are a member of a select team of researchers. The task ahead of you is to investigate a Human Body System; become the most knowledgeable of researchers.  You will be focusing on one system of the human body, and you will present your findings to the class.  Good luck!

Guidelines:

All information must be factual and accurate
Information must be stated in students’ own words (no plagiarism- unless put into quotes and cited with footnote)
All materials must be cited ie, Textbooks, Internet Sites, Encyclopedia according to the Bibliography Basics
Watch for correct spelling, grammar and punctuation
Each slide should include a graphic and some text
Most of all….BE CREATIVE!!

Questions to keep in mind:

1. What is the name of your body system?
2. Where is your system located?
3. What is the role of the system?
4. What organs make up your body system?
5. What are your main functions as a human body system?
6. What is each organ’s function in your body system?
7. How do you perform these functions?
8. What can go wrong with your body system?
9. How people make sure your system remains healthy?
10. What would happen if something went wrong with your body system?
11. Could a person survive without your body system?
12. Why is your system important to the human body?

PowerPoint Slides

Slide 1:

Ø Title Slide
o System Name
o Illustration
o Researchers’ Name

Slide 2:

Ø Particulars of your System
o System purpose/role
o Major organs and their functions (this may require more than one slide)
o Illustration of organs

Slide 3:

Ø Facts
o List at least five (5) interesting facts about your body system

Slide 4:

Ø Illnesses
o Name and describe three or four (3-4) diseases, disorders, or problems associated with your body system
o How someone contracts the illness
o Include cures and treatments available
o What problems can occur with your system?

Slide 5:

Ø Staying Healthy
o What can people do to keep your system healthy

Slide 6:

Ø Resources (using Bibliography Basics)
o Make a list of all resources used
o Include Internet Addresses (information, graphics and clipart)
o Include Title and Author of all books used