Virtual Field Trip of the Human

As we continue to learn about the Human Body you will be taking a virtual tour field trip using the internet. By the end of the trip, you will know many facts about the different systems of the human body, how it works and the function of the system. The trip will be completed in three weeks in the computer lab. You will work in groups during class and any free time to complete the tour. As you tour the human body you will expanding your knowledge about the different systems of the body.

Directions

I will be in the computer lab to answer any questions during your tour. Working in groups of 4 you will each be given a role. Each group will be considered the experts of a particular system. You will be given write down your three top choices of which system you would like to become an expert in. You may choose from one of the following systems: Skeletal, Nervous, Muscular, Cardiovascular, and Digestive System.. Information that is collected will be kept in a journal.

Resources

There will be 4 students per group. There are 20 computers in the lab, but no more than 2 students at a computer.

Virtual Tour of the human body

http://www.medtropolis.com/VBody.asp

Education World

Body Quest

Facts and information about the Human body. Take a quiz to see how much you learned.

Summary

You are now an expert of the system you learned. Your group will present their findings of the function of the system, how it works, and important facts it. The presentation can be in a form of a PowerPoint presentation with a minimum of 15 slides, tri-fold, or poster board. All displays will included the function, facts, how the system works and illustrations or submit a different idea.

CATEGORY	4	3	2	1
Content	Shows a full understanding of the topic.	Shows a good understanding of the topic.	Shows a good understanding of parts of the topic.	Does not seem to understand the topic very well.
Collaboration with Peers	Almost always listens to, shares with, and supports the efforts of others in the group. Tries to keep people working well together.	Usually listens to, shares with, and supports the efforts of others in the group. Does not cause "waves" in the group.	Often listens to, shares with, and supports the efforts of others in the group but sometimes is not a good team member.	Rarely listens to, shares with, and supports the efforts of others in the group. Often is not a good team member.
Speaks Clearly	Speaks clearly and distinctly all (100-95%) the time, and mispronounces no words.	Speaks clearly and distinctly all (100-95%) the time, but mispronounces one word.	Speaks clearly and distinctly most ( 94-85%) of the time. Mispronounces no more than one word.	Often mumbles or can not be understood OR mispronounces more than one word.
Stays on Topic	Stays on topic all (100%) of the time.	Stays on topic most (99-90%) of the time.	Stays on topic some (89%-75%) of the time.	It was hard to tell what the topic was.

Introduction