Download Human Body Systems Portfolio

Human Body Systems Portfolio
Requirements:
You will need to have a HARD COPY of EACH of the components turned in ON or BEFORE each due
date and never after. You will get this hard graded and returned promptly and is to be compiled neatly
into a professional
binder to be turned in again at the final due date.
o All components are to be divided with labeled (component) dividers between them.
o If an item is too bulky to fit into the binder, place a photo of the item in the binder at the specific
location so the item can be easily located for grading.
Binder order
The front of the binder will have a cover sheet with
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Human Organ System Portfolio
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Name, period, due date
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Photos of organ systems
Table of contents
1.
Nervous / Senses
2.
Endocrine
3.
Cardiovascular / Blood
4.
Respiratory
5.
Lymphatic / Immunity
6.
Digestive
7.
Excretory
8.
Reproductive
9.
THIS ORIGINAL HANDOUT
10.
Grading rubric
Human Body Systems Portfolio Rubric
Successful Completion
Exemplary
Satisfactory
Has Not Completed
Developing/
Emerging
Resubmission
Necessary
Not
Submitted
4
3
2
1
Format/
Appearance
Adheres to all
guidelines for
portfolio
appearance.
Adheres to
some guidelines
for portfolio
appearance.
Exhibits
exceptional
organizational
skills in
compilation
of portfolio.
Meets all
requirements
for portfolio
contents.
Does not adhere
to guidelines
for portfolio
appearance.
Exhibits no
organizational
skills in
compilation
of portfolio.
Fails to submit
portfolio.
Organization
Adheres to
most guidelines
for portfolio
appearance.
Exhibits
sufficient
organizational
skills in
compilation
of portfolio.
Meets most
requirements
for portfolio
contents.
Demonstrates
sufficient depth
in academic
and/or personal
growth.
Does not meet
requirements
for portfolio
contents.
Does not
demonstrate
depth in
academic
and/or personal
growth.
Fails to submit
portfolio.
Reveals
sufficient
insight
into how the
student
anticipated
changes and
dealt with
contingencies.
Reveals limited
insight into
how the student
anticipated
changes and
dealt with
contingencies.
Reveals no
insight into
how the student
anticipated
changes and
dealt with
contingencies.
Fails to submit
portfolio.
Sufficiently
employs
technology in
construction
of portfolio.
Minimally
employs
technology in
construction
of portfolio.
Employs no
technology in
construction of
portfolio.
Fails to submit
portfolio.
Completeness
Student Growth Demonstrates
Student
Reflection
exceptional
depth in
academic
and/or
personal
growth.
Reveals
exceptional
insight into
how the
student
anticipated
changes and
dealt with
contingencies.
Information,
Technology and
Communications
Literacy
Effectively
employs
technology in
construction
of portfolio.
Exhibits
minimal
organizational
skills in
compilation
of portfolio.
Meets some
requirements
for portfolio
contents.
Demonstrates
limited depth in
academic
and/or personal
growth.
0
Fails to submit
portfolio.
Fails to submit
portfolio.
Body System Checklist - Nervous System / Senses
Description and major functions of the central nervous system and peripheral nervous
system.
Diagram that includes the major parts - brain, spinal cord, nerves, and neurons - and list the
function(s) of each.
Describe the path a nerve impulse travels throughout your body from stimulus to response.
Explain how your body system works with other systems in the body. You will need at least
3 examples.
Identify and describe 2 diseases / disorders of the body system.
Body System Checklist - Endocrine System
Major functions of endocrine system
Describe what hormones are and what they do
Diagram that includes the major parts - hypothalamus, pituitary, thymus, thyroid,
parathyroid, adrenals, pancreas, ovaries, and testes - and list the function(s) of each.
Explain how your body system works with other systems in the body. You will need at least
3 examples.
Identify and describe 2 diseases / disorders of the body system.
Body System Checklist – Cardiovascular / Blood
Major functions of circulatory system
Diagram that includes the major parts - heart, artery, vein, capillary - and list the function(s)
of each.
Describe each of the components of blood- red blood cells, white blood cells, platelets, &
plasma
Describe the path blood travels through your body
Explain how your body system works with other systems in the body. You will need at least
3 examples.
Identify and describe 2 diseases / disorders of the body system.
Body System Checklist - Respiratory System
Major functions of respiratory system
Diagram that includes the major parts - trachea, lungs, diaphragm, epiglottis, larynx, vocal
cords – and list the function(s) of each.
Describe the “breathing” process.
Explain how your body system works with other systems in the body. You will need at least
3 examples.
Identify and describe 2 diseases / disorders of the body system.
Body System Checklist – Lymphatic / Immune System
Major functions of immune system
List the functions of each part of the immune system - thymus, white blood cells, antibodies,
epidermis, cilia, mucus, and saliva.
Describe each “line of defense”.
Explain how vaccinations work and give three examples of diseases that are prevented
through the use of vaccinations.
Explain how your body system works with other systems in the body. You will need at least
3 examples.
Identify and describe 2 diseases / disorders of the body system.
Body System Checklist - Digestive System
Major functions of digestive system
Diagram that includes the major parts - mouth, esophagus, stomach, small intestine, liver,
pancreas, and large intestine - and list the function(s) of each.
Describe the path food travels throughout the digestive system.
Explain how your body system works with other systems in the body. You will need at least
3 examples.
Identify and describe 2 diseases / disorders of the body system.
Body System Checklist - Excretory System
Major functions of excretory system
Diagram that includes the major parts - lungs, kidneys, urinary bladder, ureter, urethra, liver,
and skin - and list the function(s) of each.
Explain how your body system works with other systems in the body. You will need at least
3 examples.
Identify and describe 2 diseases / disorders of the body system.
Body System Checklist - Reproductive System
 Major functions of the female reproductive system
 Major functions of the male reproductive system
 Explain how your body system works with other systems in the body. You will need at
least 3 examples for each (female / male).
 Identify and describe 2 diseases / disorders of the body system for each (female /
male).